The Panorama Project, in collaboration with the Washington Post, has released a customized version of its Panorama Picks to spotlight a broader range of titles of interest to readers that are similar to the most frequently recommended titles on anti-racist reading lists. The nine regional lists include a total of 42 unique titles published between 2003–2020, all related to civil rights, and race and ethnic relations—reflecting the diverse interests and perspectives of readers in each region.
Putting a Value on Author Events at the Library | Publishers Weekly
It remains to be seen whether virtual events will become a valuable, permanent marketing channel moving forward, but awareness of the importance of author events has arguably never been higher. And a Library Events & Book Sales Survey conducted by the Panorama Project suggests that libraries in fact play a huge role in marketing books and authors through events. No question, librarians are expert book marketers in their communities, but where too many come up short is in communicating the impact and value of their efforts back to publishers.
Panorama Project in the Spotlight at #ALAVirtual20
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, Panorama Project lead Guy LeCharles Gonzalez will be presenting a Spotlight Session at this summer’s ALA Virtual Conference on How to Measure the Value of Library Marketing on Book Discovery & Sales.
Libraries Managing through Lockdown—and Beyond
The Hot Sheet—an industry newsletter for authors—covered Virtual BookExpo 2020’s day of library programming, including our session, How Public Library Events Drive Discovery & Sales. With their permission, we’re sharing an excerpt of the article about our session below, and you can read their full coverage in the June 10, 2020 issue.
COVID-19 Response Drives Increases in Public Libraries’ Digital Circulation and Spending; Shifts to Virtual Programming and Events
A joint Panorama Project and Library Journal survey of public librarians offers a useful snapshot of how the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing mandates have led to an increase in digital circulation and spending, an aggressive shift to virtual programming and events, and a conservative outlook on when buildings might reopen to patrons.
SURVEY: How is COVID-19 impacting public library collections?
The Panorama Project has teamed up with Library Journal to gather information about how public libraries are shifting resources and providing materials and related services to their communities in response to the current health crisis. The data collected will help us understand how public libraries are adjusting in these unsettled times, and the role they’re playing in the overall book business.
Latest Panorama Picks Spotlight Unmet Demand with Unique Regional Standouts
The latest Panorama Picks have been announced by the Panorama Project, spotlighting notable recent fiction, nonfiction, and young adult ebooks with the highest unmet demand in United States public libraries. The nine regional lists feature 25 titles in each category—189 unique titles in total, including 77 of which are unique to a single region—reflecting the diverse interests of readers across the country not always represented in national bestsellers lists or big budget marketing initiatives.
Library Event Data Unlocks Hidden Marketing Value for Publishers and Authors
The Panorama Project has released a new report on the results of its recent Public Library Events & Book Sales Survey. The full report offers key findings and critical takeaways to help measure and analyze the full impact of library marketing and events.
Consumer Research Committee Convened by the Panorama Project for “Immersive Media & Reading 2020” Study
The Panorama Project has convened a cross-industry Consumer Research Committee to spearhead its “Immersive Media & Reading 2020” consumer survey to measure immersive media consumption and buying behaviors across key formats and platforms. The committee will be chaired by Dr. Rachel Noorda, Director of Publishing at Portland State University, and includes representatives from the American Library Association (ALA), Authors Guild, Book Industry Study Group (BISG), Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and PubWest.
Panorama Project Statement on Macmillan's Embargo Ending
With current events putting unprecedented pressure on the entire publishing ecosystem, it is critically important for readers to have access to the books they need to help them get through this global crisis—whether for information or escape. Public libraries have been recognized as essential institutions across the country, and many are ramping up their digital collections in response to increased demand, ensuring the ability to continue serving their communities’ needs as social distancing measures limit access to physical buildings and print collections.