TAA Issues Statement Opposing the Dismissal of the Copyright Register

The Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) Board has issued a statement opposing the dismissal of the Copyright Register. The Statement calls on the relevant authorities to reverse this decision and reinstate the Register without delay. The full text of the statement is below.

Statement by Textbook and Academic Authors Association Opposing the Dismissal of the Copyright Register

As authors of textbooks, scholarly works, and educational resources, we express deep concern over the abrupt and unexplained dismissal of the Copyright Register, Shira Perlmutter. This action threatens the integrity of the institution responsible for protecting the rights of those who create and disseminate knowledge for the public good.

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2025 TAA Conference Bookstore Featured Book: ‘Qualitative Research Design and Methods: An Introduction’

Qualitative Research Design and Methods: An Introduction, by Kathleen DeMarrais, Kathryn Roulston, and Janie Copple, situates qualitative research within the history of the field and integrates this history within discussions of specific research designs. The text discusses traditional as well as emerging qualitative research approaches, providing a theoretically grounded approach to designing and implementing qualitative research studies.

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Busy TAA People: Cathy Young Publishes New Book

TAA Member Cathy Young’s new book, Tableau at Work, will soon be released by Taylor & Francis.

Tableau at Work is the perfect book for anyone who wants a comprehensive guide and reference to Tableau, from beginners and novices all the way to advanced and professional users. With data and AI increasingly at the forefront of business today, you have a significant advantage when you can manage data, and uncover and communicate data insights effectively. By thoroughly cataloging, indexing, and cross-referencing material, this book flattens the steep Tableau learning curve, starting you on your data journey and serving as a comprehensive reference and study guide.

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2025 TAA Conference Bookstore Featured Book: ‘Teaching Online Classes’

With the recent boom in online education causing a rapid change in mainstream learning methodologies, Teaching Online Classes: Exercises and Techniques, by Elina Kallas, Adult Educator and Researcher, Estonia, examines how to teach adults in synchronous virtual classes. Elina Kallas details essential advice for improving learner engagement in these unique remote environments. A crucial resource for lecturers, professors and adult educators adapting to evolving learning environments.

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TAA Executive Director Kim Pawlak Receives 2025 TAA President’s Award

TAA Executive Director Kim Pawlak received the 2025 TAA President’s Award from TAA Board President Paul Krieger. The TAA President’s Award is given at the discretion of the TAA Board President based on service given to TAA in the past year.

“This distinguished honor reflects your exceptional leadership, vision, and tireless dedication to the mission of the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA),” said Krieger.

“Under your guidance as Executive Director, TAA has flourished. Your strategic leadership has significantly expanded the Association’s membership, bringing together a broader, more diverse community of academic and textbook authors. You have championed innovative programming, strengthened member support services, and enhanced the visibility and impact of TAA across the academic landscape.

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2025 TAA Conference Bookstore Featured Book: ‘How to Use Digital Learning With Confidence and Creativity’

How to Use Digital Learning with Confidence and Creativity, edited by Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin, Donna Lanclos and Tom Farrelly, Munster Technological University, Ireland, is an accessible and practical guide to key topics in the field of digital learning. It offers advice and insights not just about core digital learning platforms and tools but about a range of ethical, pedagogical, ideological, and strategic challenges arising at the intersection of digital technology and teaching practice.

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