The Bowker Annual of Library and Book Trade Information

"With such a battery of information...it remains the preeminent handbook for librarians & booksellers. Indispensable.."--American Reference Books Annual. "The enduring success of The Bowker Annual may be attributed to its useful blend of thoughtful essays & informative reports...& its regularly updated reference lists."--Library Science Annual. "The librarian's best friend."--Reference & Research Book News. As an on-the-job answer book...a statistical information resource...a planning & research guide...& a directory & calendar, The Bowker Annual Library & Book Trade Almanac 1999 is the single source you can rely on for the hard-to-find industry data you need almost every day. With one-stop convenience, this indispensable guide puts at your fingertips: * Expert reviews of the key trends, events, & developments that will influence your work in 1999 & the years to come. * Plain-English explanations of new legislation & changes in funding programs - & how it will affect libraries. * Definitive statistics on book prices, numbers of books published, library expenditures, average salaries, & other budget-crunching assistance. * A full calendar of events, key organizations, names & numbers of important individuals (including e-mail addresses & fax numbers), & much more. This fully updated reference tool makes it easy to stay on top of the developments that affect libraries, booksellers, & publishers alike - & to find fast answers to the countless on-the-job questions you encounter. You'll use this valuable resource to: * Keep informed on the latest trends in networking, the Internet, & other advances. * Locate information on industry events & organizations. * Find lists of best books, literary prizes, winners, & bestsellers. * Prepare budgets & justify requests. * Review recent legislation & regulations affecting your industry. * Learn about emerging trends, needs, problems, & opportunities. And that's just the beginning. With The Bowker Annual 1999 on hand, you won't spend hours or even days tracking down the needed library or book trade data - because the information you need is right at your fingertips.