“Lovers of print are simply confusing the plate for the food.”
― Douglas Adams

 

Kristen Lamb: An Industry on the Brink—Five Mistakes that are Killing Traditional Publishing

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Some of these points are applicable to libraries, as well.

Mistake #1—Fear
Mistake #2—Paper is Married to Petroleum DOOM
Mistake #3—Reliance on Outdated Gimmicky Marketing Tactics
Mistake #4—Over-Fixation on Tools
Mistake #5—Expecting Commerce Before Community