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LibrariesAs Digital Comics Surge, Comics Plus Takes Off in Schools and Libraries
The digital comics service has been reborn under "mission-driven" upstart LibraryPass.
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Libraries
In Final Order, Court Declares Maryland's Library E-book Law Unconstitutional
The final order declares Maryland's groundbreaking, controversial library e-book law preempted by the Federal Copyright Act and blocks its enforcement, all but ending a months-long lawsuit filed by the Association of American Publishers.
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Libraries
Internet Archive, Publishers to Seek Summary Judgment in Book Scanning Lawsuit
A federal court in New York last week ordered that motions for summary judgment be filed by early summer, meaning the fate of the closely watched copyright case could be in the court’s hands by early fall.
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Libraries
Comics Librarians Are Up for the Fight
Comics and graphic novel librarians defend their collections from censorship efforts, deal with supply chain issues, and rally together ahead of an in-person annual ALA meeting.
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Libraries
What's Next for Library Leadership
At the U.S. Book Show, a panel of library leaders weighed in on Covid-19, diversity, literacy, e-books and more
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Libraries
The Palace Project Officially Launches its New Library E-book App
The Palace app allows patrons at participating libraries to potentially access all of their library’s digital content through a single interface—including content licensed through major vendors like OverDrive, Baker and Taylor, Bibliotheca, and Bibliolabs.
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Libraries
LibraryPass Adds Early Reader Titles to Growing Comics Plus Collection
LibraryPass this week announced the addition of titles from ABDO, Capstone, Cherry Lake, and Lerner Publishing to its Comics Plus service.
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Libraries
Once More for Those in the Back: Libraries Are Not Neutral
Five prominent library educators defend the profession’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Libraries
ALA 2022: Washington, D.C., to Host the First In-Person ALA Annual Conference Since 2019
After two years of virtual events, the 2022 ALA Annual Conference is set for Thursday–Tuesday, June 23–28 at the Washington, D.C., Convention Center.
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Copyright
Court Seeks Proposed Declaratory Judgment in Maryland E-book Case
A federal judge asked the AAP and state attorneys to submit draft language for a declaratory judgment to end teh case but is unclear whether a permanent injunction is also still under consideration.
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Publisher News
Freedom to Read Advocates Sound Alarm as Obscenity Lawsuit Advances in Virginia
On May 18 a state court found there was probable cause that two books, 'Gender Queer' and 'Court of Mist and Fury,' could be deemed obscene under an obscure state law, and ordered the authors and publishers to defend the books in court. In a statement, freedom to read advocates say such actions "stifle the voices of authors and publishers."
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Libraries
Register Today for AAPI Communities in Conversation #6 Featuring Malaka Gharib, author of I Was 'Their American Dream'
The sixth installment in the AAPI Communities in Conversation series, featuring Malaka Gharib, author of 'I Was Their American Dream,' is now set for Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET. Register here.
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U.S. Book Show
U.S. Book Show: Jamie Raskin Headlines a Big Day for Libraries
The Maryland congressman, who has become the face of Washington's efforts to fight nationwide book banning efforts, capped off a day full of discussion on the biggest issues in the library world today.
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Libraries
Why the MLIS Is a Powerful Weapon in Fighting Book Bans
The organized assault on the freedom to read has highlighted core values taught in library schools.
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Libraries
Rhode Island Advances Its Library E-book Bill
The Rhode Island Senate unanimously voted to advance the state's library e-book bill out of committee and to the floor for a full vote.
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Libraries
LibraryPass Adds Valiant Entertainment Titles to Comics Plus
Under the agreement, Valiant will make their entire digital catalog available to libraries and schools—including day and date access to their newest releases.
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Libraries
Congress to Hold Second Hearing on Censorship Issues
The hearing, set for Thursday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. ET, will focus on the "ongoing efforts to prohibit discussion in K-12 classrooms about American history, race, and LGBTQ+ issues and to punish teachers who violate vague and discriminatory state laws by discussing these topics."
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Publisher News
Court Deals Setback to First Amendment Suit Against Elizabeth Warren
In her ruling, Federal judge Barbara Rothstein eviscerated claims that a letter Senator Elizabeth Warren sent to Amazon expressing concern over the e-tailer’s role in spreading Covid-19 misinformation constituted a government attack on the First Amendment rights of the case's plaintiffs, publisher Chelsea Green and its authors.
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Libraries
More Than 25 Organizations Join ALA's 'Unite Against Book Bans' Campaign
“Our partners and supporters are critical in moving the needle to ultimately bring an end to book bans," said Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. “It’s time that policymakers understand the severity of this issue.”
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Libraries
Tennessee Bill Gives State Veto Power Over School Library Collections
The bill, if signed, would vest members of the state’s textbook commission with the final decision on whether a challenged book can remain available in public school libraries.
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