The National Online Book Fair 2021 takes place from April 17 to May 15 at book365.vn Compared with the first year organized in the online form, the 2021 Book Association has many new and more attractive features. In which, there are about 70 publishing and publishing units in the country (an increase of nearly 20 units compared to 2020), nearly 30 foreign units, bringing nearly 20,000 good books, newly provided books over 30,000. printed book titles, e-books (an increase of nearly 15,000 book titles compared to 2020) for readers. All books are beautiful and copyrighted publications. Especially, at this year’s event, the Ebook book space and the copyright exchange were piloted to connect domestic online publishers with readers; as well as creating a space for cross-border exchanges between domestic and foreign publishers, creating opportunities to connect, search and transact valuable book copyrights through the application of the latest online 4.0 technology. . This year’s online book fair has made many improvements to its interface as well as technology to create a space for readers to search and select books, and create conditions for units to participate in book exchanges and exchanges. copyright translation is more favorable. In addition, many seminars, online exchanges between authors, researchers, publishers and readers aim to spread the love of books to readers. According to Mr. Nguyen Nguyen, Director of the Publishing – Printing and Publishing Department (Ministry of Information – Communication), Head of the Organizing Committee of the National Online Book Association 2021, this year’s event continues to be an important stepping stone to bring culture. reading activities as well as publishing activities step by step step into digital transformation, apply technology, create habits for readers to experience books on a digital platform. At this same point of view, many publishers believe that while translating COVID-19 has many potential risks, as well as the strong development of the 4.0 technology revolution, the organization of the Online Book Association is the right direction. appropriate, in accordance with the trends and needs of the reader. For publishers, book publishers, book companies … joining the Online Book Association helps them save on site and human costs, and at the same time, promote books more widely to the community. Meanwhile, readers in all parts of the country, especially in places where there is a shortage of books have the opportunity to access, experience digital books, buy useful books without wasting time, instead It only takes a “click” on the computer screen or smart phone, then you have owned the book you want to buy. Up to now, the National Book Association has taken place for the 7th time, annually held to celebrate Vietnam Book Day April 21. This event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Information – Communications, the Central Propaganda Department, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and other units to encourage and develop the reading movement in the country. In 2020 and 2021, the National Book Association will be organized in the online form, on the e-floor https://book365.vn of the Ministry of Information and Communications. Over the past 7 years, whether taking place on the electronic floor or on the field, the National Book Association has also received the attention of book lovers and the community, contributing to enhancing the position and role of books in social life. This is also an opportunity to honor readers, participate in composing, publishing, collecting and storing books; to uphold the responsibilities of all levels and branches for the construction and development of reading culture.

However, that is just the surface, but in depth, the online book fair also has many meanings that are not easy to count. 51% of readers buy books from localities outside Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; many books to readers in remote, mountainous, island areas and a large number of books are ordered in the fields of politics, science, technology … from the national online book fair last year. showed that this activity satisfies the needs of readers, filling the gaps of existing books in many localities; contribute to building knowledge sources and multiplying positive values ​​for society. In that sense, publishers and publishers need to take the initiative and further improve their professionalism in organizing online book associations in particular and selling books online in general. At the same time, the interests of readers must be put first; have an effective solution to make the online sales channel a reliable place; the book must be of quality, reasonable price and closely follow the tastes of readers. Improving the quality of online book associations as well as online sales channels is a requirement from practice. Therefore, publishers and publishers need to apply advanced and modern technology when opening e-commerce transaction sites as well as simple and suitable payment methods to facilitate all participants. family. From participating in online book associations, publishers and publishers should consider this as the process of accumulating and adding experience to improve the professionalism in digital conversion. Also through this activity to promote the brand, learn the needs and habits of readers, thereby better serving the needs of the market. On the part of readers, besides taking advantage of the advantages and benefits of technology in researching, selecting and buying books from online book associations, it is necessary to be more active in the fight against pirated and non-pirated books. have a copyright … Especially need to have a decisive attitude, not be cheap, but support the fake online book selling sites, contributing to the health of the book market. The excitement of online book associations these days is more and more affirming the right direction in planning a strategy to bring publishing activities and reading culture to digital technology. This inevitable change not only helps publishers and publishers catch up with the development of the times, but also allows books to fulfill their mission of fostering a reading culture, which is “books for everyone”.

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