Abstract
With the digital age has come a shift in the publishing industry and how it operates. Publishers have more opportunities for innovation and creativity that can be used to enhance the publishing experience for everyone. This discussion offers a debate between two scholars regarding innovation and its effects on the publishing industry, including a look at the role libraries assume in this position. Binfield and Hannay discuss their thoughts on the meaning of innovation, how the industry excels and falls short of it, and where it can lead the industry with more effort. The discussion focuses heavily on technological innovation and how publishers can adapt and grow in the information technology era. It also discusses innovation with the concept of openness, speaking of open content, open data, and so forth.
I Hear the Train a Comin’
With the digital age has come a shift in the publishing industry and how it operates. Publishers have more opportunities for innovation and creativity that can be used to enhance the publishing experience for everyone. This discussion offers a debate between two scholars regarding innovation and its effects on the publishing industry, including a look at the role libraries assume in this position. Binfield and Hannay discuss their thoughts on the meaning of innovation, how the industry excels and falls short of it, and where it can lead the industry with more effort. The discussion focuses heavily on technological innovation and how publishers can adapt and grow in the information technology era. It also discusses innovation with the concept of openness, speaking of open content, open data, and so forth.