The American Library Association recently released a new report examining critical issues underlying equitable access to digital content through the nation’s libraries. In the report, titled “E-content: The Digital Dialogue,” authors explore a landscape in which several major publishers refuse to sell e-books to libraries, proprietary platforms fragment the cultural record, and reader privacy is endangered.
The report, published as a supplement to American Libraries magazine, explores various licensing models and the state of librarian-publisher relations. In additional, the report provides an update on the ALA-wide effort to promote access to digital content. The effort includes meeting with publishers, distributors, and other important stakeholders; championing public advocacy; and writing position papers that advance practical business models without compromising library values.
To access the complete report, please visit:
Americas Libraries: E-content: The Digital Dialogue
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