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Link of the Week

May 22nd, 2013 by

The MS in Publishing Blog would like to introduce you to this week’s Link of the Week: New York Women in Communications, Inc.  Founded in 1929, New York Women in Communications, Inc., is an organization for communications professionals in the New York City area.

 

This organization touches on news on all aspects of the communications industry from print, broadcast and online journalism, to marketing, public relations, communications, advertising, publishing, and digital media. New York Women in Communications hopes to help all women grow in their careers, whether they be students, entry-level professionals, or company managers.

 

By visiting their website, you can read about the latest news, job postings, browse member blogs, learn about member events, and even become a member yourself!


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Oxford University Press Internship!

May 22nd, 2013 by

The Oxford University Press is seeking an intern for their Ebook Global Supply Chain department. MS in Publishing students who are interested in this area of publishing should consider this great opportunity!

NOTE:  This is a COLLEGE CREDIT internship.

 

Job Ad Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Monitoring the EPUB production pipeline with the department coordinator to keep ebooks running on schedule
  • Becoming familiar with the company’s digital asset management system (DAMS)
  • Working within the DAMS to order new EPUB conversions and generate reports as needed
  • Interviewing stakeholders in Editorial, Operational and Sales departments across the global academic business to understand links in the ebook supply chain
  • Documenting ebook processes along the supply chain, such as distribution of an ebook to Amazon, and submission of an EPUB conversion request

 

This internship offers a unique opportunity to get involved in the dynamic ebook publishing operations at a major university press. The Ebook Global Supply Chain Intern will assist with coordination of ebook production and also contribute to a key ebook project at the press.

At the conclusion of the internship, the Intern will have an understanding of how various departments contribute to ebook publishing and distribution. Interns will have the opportunity to meet and learn from members of other departments as well.

 

Requirements

·         Demonstrated interest in ebooks or media technology

·         Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

·         Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required

·         Attention to detail is a must

 

Applicants must be enrolled in a degreed program with at least one year of schooling completed, graduated from a degreed program in the past year or enrolled in a degreed program where college credit is granted for the completion of an internship.

 

Applicants can submit a resume via our on-line application process.  Intern positions remain posted until they are filled.  Interested students should email Prof. Jane Denning at jdenning@pace.edu as soon as possible.


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China Publishing Group Training: Week 1

May 20th, 2013 by

Executives of the China Publishing Group completed their first week of professional development at Pace University. One of the week’s guest speakers was Mike Shatzkin (pictured left), founder and CEO of the Idea Logical Company and co-founder of Publishers Launch Conferences.

Mr. Shatzkin overviewed what he sees as drivers of industry change, among them the unbundling of the value chain, the diffusion of publishing capabilities into organizations of all kinds, and the emergence of businesses that specialize in a particular genre, market, or capability.

Those themes echoed in the presentations of other speakers–Paul Levitz of DC Comics, Clare Toohey of CriminalElement.com, Rick Joyce of Perseus Books Group,  Dan Blank of We Grow Media, Boris Hughes of HP, and Jason Epstein of On Demand Books.

The week ended with a lively tour of DC Comics (including the offices of MAD magazine) led by Pace M.S. in Publishing alumnus and professor, Thomas Di Mascio.

 

By: Prof. Kirsten Sandberg


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Advisory Board Member in the Spotlight

May 20th, 2013 by

Advisory Board member Michael Weinstein’s article “Reports of the Bookstore’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated” was recently published by BookBusiness magazine.   The article discusses the future of bookstores, touching on their place in the publishing industry and future business model.  Below are two excerpts that describe what Weinstein feels will become of bookstores:

 

“There’s been a great deal of conjecture lately about the future of the bookstore: What will happen to the B&N stores (especially if they do plan to reduce the number of stores)? What about independent bookstores? Will Amazon crush bricks-and-mortar stores out of existence? Oh, lordy, will there even be such a thing as a bookstore!?!?”

 

“Part of me wants to suggest that we take the emotional hot button of the “nobility” of the bookstore (particularly the local independent variety) out of the discussion and just talk cold/hard facts. But I don’t think we can. I think there are enough people out there that see (and feel) the value of the experience (as Sturdivant wrote), who want and NEED bookstores to exist, to contribute enough to keep them going.”

 

Click here to read the full article!


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Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC

May 20th, 2013 by

 

1. Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Join novelist, Khaled Hosseini, at the Barnes & Noble in Union Square for discussions about his international bestsellers, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, and new title, And the Mountains Echoed. 

Location: Barnes & Noble Union Square, 33 E 17th St, (between Broadway and Park Ave South), New York, NY

Time: 7:00pm

Click Here For More Info  

 

2.      Wednesday, May 22, 2013

In this short-story performance series, titled “Romance and Other Disasters,” meet funny writers Simon Rich, author of The Last Girlfriend on Earth, and Patricia Marx, author of Starting from Happy.  Their stories of relationship troubles will be performed by Michael Ian Black, Wyatt Cenac, Anna Chlumsky and Kirsten Vangsness, and TONY‘s Books editor, Matthew Love, will also host a short conversation with the authors.

Location: Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (At 95th St), New York

Time: 7:30PM

Click Here For More Info 

 

3.      Thursday, May 23, 2013

Location: 52 Prince Street, City: New YorkProvince: , NY,Postal Code:  10012

Time: 7:00 pm

Click Here For More Info


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Quote of the Week

May 20th, 2013 by

As Graduation season comes to a close, read quotes from Commencement Addresses given by bestselling author, JK Rowling, and President Barack Obama. 

 

 

Below is an excerpt from the speech that JK Rowling gave to the 2008 graduating class of Harvard University:

“The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive. You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity. Such knowledge is a true gift, for all that it is painfully won, and it has been worth more than any qualification I ever earned.”

Click here to watch a video of Rowling’s Commencement Address.   

 

 

The following is a quote from President Obama’s speech, delivered last week at Morehouse College’s commencement ceremonies:

“Dr. King was just 15 years old when he enrolled here at Morehouse.  He was an unknown, undersized, unassuming young freshman who lived at home with his parents.  And I think it’s fair to say he wasn’t the coolest kid on campus — for the suits he wore, his classmates called him “Tweed.”  But his education at Morehouse helped to forge the intellect, the discipline, the compassion, the soul force that would transform America.  It was here that he was introduced to the writings of Gandhi and Thoreau, and the theory of civil disobedience.  It was here that professors encouraged him to look past the world as it was and fight for the world as it should be.  And it was here, at Morehouse, as Dr. King later wrote, where “I realized that nobody…was afraid.”

Click here to read the President’s full Commencement Address.

 

To read more about and watch videos of other graduation speeches, visit the Policymic article: “Graduation 2013: 8 Best Graduation Speeches of All Time”.


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MS in Publishing Award Winners for 2013

May 13th, 2013 by

 

Jennifer Clare

 

Congratulations to Pace University MS in Publishing students, Jennifer Clare, Diana Cavallo, and Lindsey Ljungquist  on receiving the prestigious departmental Publishing Award for 2013.  These students were selected on the basis of their high GPA’s, contributions to the department, and outstanding academic experiences.

 

 

 

 

Diana Cavallo

Each of these young women took advantage of all that the program had to offer them and made a significant impact on all of the lives they touched during the course of their studies.   Their futures are as brightas they are and we  look forward to hearing about all of their future successes as they move ahead in their careers.  Jennifer Clare was also awarded the DYSON Award, an award given to an outstanding DYSON student who has excelled in every aspect of her studies and embodies Pace’s motto of OPPORTUNITAS. 

 

 

 

Lindsey Ljungquist

Each recipient has written a thank you note to express their gratitude for winning the Publishing Award.  Click on their names if you would like to read their Thank You Notes: Jennifer Clare, Diana Cavallo, Lindsey Ljungquist. We are very proud of  Jennifer, Diana, and Lindsey, and wish them the best of luck in the future!


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Prof. Soares Publishes “Farm Stand Fresh”

May 13th, 2013 by

 

Congratulations to Prof. Soares on publishing her most recent book, “Farm Stand Fresh.”  The cookbook is illustrated by Jeanne Betancourt, a longtime children’s and young adult author.   Readers will learn to cook using fresh ingredients from local farm stands in everyday meals.

 

 

Prof. Soares and Ms. Betancourt will be holding a book signing from May 25, 2013 from 5-7PM at the South Street Sea Gallery, as part of Ms. Betancourt’s Solo Art Exhibition.  Click here to learn more about the authors and “Farm Stand Fresh.”  Feel free to join the cookbook’s social media presence on its Facebook and Twitter websites.

 

 

 


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Link of the Week

May 13th, 2013 by

 Link of the Week: LinkedIn

 

The Publishing industry has a strong focus on networking and professional connections with colleagues working in different companies.   Professional networking websites like LinkedIn offer publishing professionals the opportunity to connect with people in their working communities.  The MS in Publishing program recommends that students use LinkedIn to help them meet and connect with fellow students, alumni and professors. 

 

In addition to connecting to people through LinkedIn, you can become part of various groups that may provide job or internship opportunities.  Some Pace groups include the Pace Alumni group and the MS in Publishing group.  Publishing groups include Book Publishing Professionals, BookExpo America, and Publishing in the Digital Age.


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Welcome to China Publishing Group Corporation!

May 13th, 2013 by

Publishing Program Welcomes China Publishing Group Corporation

 

Welcome Address by Professor Sherman Raskin 

Pace University MS in Publishing faculty and staff welcome the China Publishing Group (CPG) to the University for training. CPG will be in residence from May 13 to May 31, 2013 exploring the dynamic changes that digital publishing has had  on the industry. Pace and China Publishing Group are committed to fostering publishing education and a greater understanding between the publishing industries in  China and the United States.  We are honored to host our colleagues from China and wish them great success. We would like to thank Mr. Tan Yu, Chairman Of China Publishing Group, for his leadership and for making it possible for his colleagues to visit Pace.

 

Professor Sherman Raskin

Director, MS in Publishing Program

Director, Pace University Press

Professor, English-Publishing

 

 

Welcome Address by Professors Rosati and Sandberg

Today, Pace University welcomes the China Publishing Group Corporation (CPG) for a three-week executive program on best practices in the U.S. publishing industry.  Leading the delegation of 20 participants is CEO Mr. Tan Yue, recognized as a leader in China’s cultural industry.  Headquartered in Beijing, CPG consists of more than 70 subsidiaries, a joint-stock company, and financing operations.

 

The executive program is co-led by Professors Melissa A. Rosati, CPCC, Kirsten D. Sandberg, and Lian Xiao, faculty members in the Master of Science in Publishing program at Pace. Professors Rosati and Sandberg have invited 17 industry leaders to meet with the CPG delegation. Professor Lian is the program’s organizer and translator. The goals of the program are to foster dialogue about best digital practices and the future of global publishing.

 

The program’s first speaker is Michael Shatzkin, Founder & CEO of The Idea Logical Company and a widely-acknowledged thought leader in digital change in the book publishing industry.  In his nearly 50 years in publishing, he has played almost all roles: bookseller, author, agent, production director, sales and marketing director, and consultant. His insights about how the industry functions and accommodates digital change form the basis of all of the company’s consulting efforts.

Mr. Shatzkin’s presentation will focus on the state of the publishing industry and the role publishers play in securing ebook sales.

 

Prof. Melissa Rosati and Prof. Kirsten Sandberg


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