8 February 2008

UK'S MOST BORROWED AUTHOR

After a four year reign as the `Queen of library lending’, Jacqueline Wilson has been narrowly beaten into second place by US thriller writer James Patterson in the Most Borrowed Authors list... (more)

Further details of the latest annual figures on library lending released by PLR today can be found in the Media Centre section of this site.

16 January 2008

PLR FUNDING SETTLEMENT ANNOUNCED

PLR’s funding settlement for the three year period 2008/09 – 2010/11 has been announced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.  The figures are as follows:

13 December 2007

WRITERS TALK

PLR has invited authors to talk about the Scheme, what it means to them and the wider context of authors’ rights of which it is part.  Their comments have been published in Writers Talk, the first of a new series of annual publications from PLR.

Writers Talk includes contributions from Danuta Kean, Maureen Duffy, Barry Turner and Simon Brett.

11 December 2007

PLR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

With the retirement from the PLR Advisory Committee of author, Maggie Gee and agent, Gill Coleridge, there are now two vacancies to fill.

Further information about the positions on offer and how to apply can be found on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website.

The closing date for applications is 17 January 2008.

6 December 2007

ONLINE SURVEY RESULTS

Our new online service was introduced six months ago and was designed and developed in-house by PLR staff.   As the design was based around the requirements of users we were interested to find out if it had met expectations.

We emailed a survey to all existing online users and are pleased to report that we received around 500 responses.

The results of the survey are encouraging and confirm that our users are happy with the service and the new functions available – in particular being able to view registered titles.

Thanks to all who participated.

5 December 2007

ANNUAL STATEMENTS AND PAYMENTS

Online statements will be available to view on 4 January.  An email will be sent to those who have an activated online account to advise that their statement is available.  Users may then log into their secure online account to view/print their statement.

Statements will be posted second class on 4 January to those who do not have an online account.   If you would like to view your statement online and you do not currently have an online account, you must apply for a login before the office closes on 21 December.

Any online transactions which are submitted after 21 December (including log in applications) will not be dealt with until the office re-opens on 2 January.

Payment will be made between 5 – 15 February 2008.  Please ensure that your bank details are up to date to prevent delay in receiving your payment.

20 September 2007

PLR LAUNCHES NEW UK WEBSITE

PLR has launched a new and improved plr.uk.com website to expand on content, improve navigation, design and to conform to current best practice and utilise feedback from users.

The site has been split into four main areas to ensure users can get to the information required as quickly and easily as possible. There is more information for writers and rightsholders in the Registration Service and Library Information areas. The All About PLR area provides background on what PLR does and what we are aiming to achieve. The Media Centre contains press releases, top 20/100 lists, publications and lots more.

We hope you like the changes we have made. If you have any comments please complete our Feedback Form.

21 August 2007

STATEMENTS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLINE

Due to popular demand, with effect from January 2008, online users will be able to access their latest annual statement via their secure online account. In addition to the usual information included on the paper statements, the new facility will allow users to sort their statements in order of ISBN, title, publisher, loans and payment amounts.

We plan to make statements available to view online on 4 January 2008 which is the same day that they will be posted (second class) to those who do not have an online account.

If you do not have an online account, you may wish to apply for a login.

If you are an existing user and have not yet reset your login details to activate your online account, please follow the instructions on the online login page.  Alternatively, a member of the Author Services team would be happy to talk you through the process. 

In order to reduce postage costs and save paper, users with an online account will not automatically receive a statement in the post.  You may log into your account and print a copy of your statement for your records if you wish.  Alternatively, you may request a statement to be posted to you.

7 August 2007

SIMON BRETT REAPPOINTED AS PLR ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Author Simon Brett has been reappointed as Advisory Committee chair by DCMS ministers for a second term of four years from 7 August 2007 to 6 August 2011.

Simon Brett has been a full time freelance writer since 1979.  He has published over sixty books, including the Charles Paris, Mrs Pargeter and Fethering series of crime novels. His writing for TV includes After Henry (nominated for 1988 and 1989 BAFTA Awards), How to be a Little S*d and Rosemary & Thyme; writing for radio includes After Henry (BPG Award for Outstanding Radio Programme 1987), Dear Diary, No Commitments, Foul Play, Smelling of Roses.  He is a former chair of the Crime Writers Association and the Society of Authors.

13 June 2007

30 JUNE CLOSING DATE

Books must be registered by 30 June 2007 in order to receive payment for any loans during the PLR year 1 July 2006 - 30 June 2007.

You can apply to register your published titles online or by application form.  Forms can be printed from our website (forms/leaflets).  Alternatively contact us if you would like a form to be posted to you.

Online applications must be submitted by midnight on 30 June to be included in the year end calculations. However, as this falls on a Saturday, postal applications which are received by 2 July will also be accepted.

30 May 2007

PLR LAUNCH NEW AND IMPROVED ONLINE REGISTRATION SERVICE

Today we have launched a new and improved online registration service.  

In addition to providing a more streamlined system for registering new books, the new service allows users to view and amend previously registered titles. You can also access and update personal or payment information, and communicate with the PLR office in a secure and confidential environment. The redesigned system conforms with current best practice on making information and resources via the web accessible to all.

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