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This week's Back Story in Newsweek

DateSaturday, July 24, 2010 at 07:18AM

I can't find this online so I am just pasting a part of the scanned page (yes, I still subscribe to print magazines - don't hold it against me). It's worth finding the the whole page. Hint - check your library.

Newsweek, July 26, 2010

AuthorDoug Johnson | Comment6 Comments |

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Look at the number of books published!! Who says libraries are doomed? I assume that number includes ebooks. If libraries don't get going strong with loaning ebooks - we might be in trouble. I attended a workshop this week aimed mostly at classroom teachers. Many are very enthusiastic Kindle/ereader fans. Agog over the array of books offered via Amazon et al. And SO much cheaper than book stores!! Well - how about free folks? They had NO idea that they could borrow ebooks from their public library. Libraries are not doing a very good job of getting the word out I am afraid.

July 24, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJacquie Henry

Doug - As I was cleaning out my reader, I went from your feed to Stephen's Lighthouse. Imagine my dismay as I saw your exact picture posted with no citation and no explanation. Stephen's readers will not even be aware that this was not the full graphic.

I was very disheartened to see this as I was already lamenting his lack of citation when trying to track down the sources of some social media graphics he included on his blog. As a leading library professional, I expected more. It just goes to show that some people do not practice what they preach.

July 25, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSara

The graphic has been updated on Stephen's Lighthouse to include the full graphic and the citation. I'm unclear as to what changed and when with the post. I appreciate the full citation and graphic available there.

July 25, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSara

Hi Jacquie,

I was surprised by the number of books as well!

Thanks,

Doug

Hi Sara,

Hmmmm, maybe Stephen saw your comment!

Doug

July 26, 2010 | Registered CommenterDoug Johnson

Love this graphic! A clean digital version of the complete graphic is here: http://www.newsweek.com/feature/2010/by-the-numbers-how-the-digital-revolution-changed-our-world.html

August 17, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLesley Edwards

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