Simultaneous Print and Digital Publishing

October 20th, 2026

This webinar brings together a panel of publishers and librarians to discuss publishing in simultaneous print and digital formats. Do you wonder about the impact of this decision on your sales? Libraries in higher ed are under pressure to purchase electronic versions of publications, which can present particular challenges for titles in the field of art and architectural history. Presenters address the importance of digital access to recently released publications, options for accessing these publications from within libraries, logistical production issues, and considerations regarding impact on print sales.

Panelists include Rebecca Friedman, Art Librarian for Research Services, Marquand Library, Princeton University; Dean Smith, Director, Duke University Press; Maureen Winter, Associate Publisher, Getty Publications; and moderator Sara Sapire, New Business and Product Development Director, Yale University Press