I am attending the September annual conference of National Acqusitions Group, which, to quote:

'...exists to create and encourage dialogue and improvements for all involved in the acquisition process. Members include organisations in publishing, bookselling and library systems supply as well as librarians in academic, public, national, special and government institutions.'

In preparation I'm keeping my ears open for library relevant material. I'll be making a presentation on the key issues affecting publishers today and how these may impact on both the public and academic library sector. So please send me anything you think is relevant.

Working with libraries seems to me an essential part of a publisher's support for authors and for dissemination of information as freely as possible. In the midst of the tectonic shake-up of our industry it is vital that the library and librarians remain at the heart of what we do.