In response to the lack of equitable terms and fair pricing for library ebooks, a new emerging coalition of state legislators, librarians, and library stakeholders in numerous states are recommending the adoption of state law based on consumer protection, contract law, and contract preemption to regulate library ebook contracts with publishers.
Most publishers and eBook aggregators force libraries to acquire ebooks with licensing terms that make it impossible for them to meet their standard access and preservation missions.
We encourage every librarian and community member to take the following steps:
- Connect with state library organizations and legislative committees. Reach out to us if you need help finding contact information or making those connections.
- Take action in supporting the bills in your state. Contact your local representatives to voice your support. Start or sign a petition in support of bills in your state.
- If you do not already have an active bill in your state, contact local representatives and let them know you want to see one introduced.
- Voice your support for eBook Study Group. Contact us to have your story posted on our website!
The eBook Study Group invites interested stakeholders to be a part of this multi-state movement to address these issues of digital rights and library equity. Please sign up now for our irregular newsletter to stay in touch.
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