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    Publishers Appeal GSU Copyright Case

    For the second time in eight years of contentious litigation, three academic publishers have appealed a key fair use decision involving the use of unlicensed digitized course readings on college campuses to the U.S. Court of Appeals.

  • Libraries

    The Changing World of Library Reference

    In a 2015 piece, PW columnist Brian Kenney jumpstarted a frank conversation about library reference. A year later, librarians tell us why that article struck a chord, and how reference is changing.

  • Libraries

    Creating Lifelong Readers

    Two English teachers discuss what works with their students.

  • Libraries

    PW Talks with Follett’s Nader Qaimari

    The School Solutions president discusses market trends, the Baker & Taylor acquisition, and new products.

  • Libraries

    Graphic Novels Go Back to School

    How graphic novels are finding footing in classrooms and school libraries.

  • Industry News

    Happy New (School) Year!

    Teachers and librarians share their favorite ways to welcome students.

  • Libraries

    School & Library Spotlight: All Our Coverage

    We check in with the school and library scenes for fall 2016, with features on graphic novels, how teachers start the school year and engender lifelong reading habits, and more.

  • Content / e-books

    A Breakthrough for Library E-Books?

    SimplyE, a new app from the New York Public Library reduces the once-cumbersome process of checking out library e-books to three clicks or fewer.

  • Content / e-books

    Author Drops E-book Royalty Suit Against S&S; Is Wiley Next?

    S&S was incorrectly named in the original suit, but lawyers told PW that they are planning on filing suit against the book's current publisher, Wiley.

  • Copyright

    Publishers Lose Another Round in GSU Copyright Case

    Judge Orinda Evans has once again rejected the publisher plaintiffs’ bid for sweeping injunctive relief in the Georgia State University e-reserves case, and affirmed that the plaintiffs must also pay GSU's legal costs.

  • Libraries

    EveryLibrary, Rosen Publishing Team Up to Help School Libraries with ESSA Implementation

    The new federal education law includes hard-win help for school libraries, but library supporters in each state must act quickly to take full advantage.


  • Libraries

    Library News: A New Librarian of Congress; A Budget Boost, and a New Branch for NYPL

    Among the headlines: Carla Hayden is confirmed as librarian of Congress; New York libraries land a historic budget increase; NYPL opens its new 53rd St. branch; and two significant developments in the open-access movement.

  • Copyright

    Authors Guild Backs 'Small Claims' Copyright Bill

    The bill seeks to help copyright owners who do not have the resources to pursue federal copyright claims.

  • Libraries

    Carla Hayden Confirmed as 14th Librarian of Congress

    After a dramatic 24 hours, the Senate on July 13 confirmed Carla Hayden as the nation’s 14th Librarian of Congress. Hayden is the first woman, and the first African-American to serve as Librarian of Congress, and is the first professional librarian to hold the office in over 60 years.

  • Libraries

    Anonymous Republicans Blocking Librarian of Congress Vote

    PW has learned that Republican senators have placed an anonymous hold on Carla Hayden's nomination to serve as the nation’s 14th Librarian of Congress.

  • Content / e-books

    After Fairness Hearing, Harlequin Settlement is Approved

    The final approval paves the way for payment of just over $3 million to aggrieved authors. Harlequin did not admit to any wrongdoing.

  • Libraries

    Librarians Celebrate Diversity at ALA 2016

    In the wake of the Orlando attack, themes of equity and inclusion dominated the ALA Annual Conference.

  • Copyright

    Citing Kirtsaeng, Publishers Ask Judge to Deny Legal Fees in GSU Case

    Attorneys for the publishers argue that a recent Supreme Court decision in another high profile copyright case—Kirtsaeng v. Wiley—should take them off the hook for paying GSU's legal fees.

  • Libraries

    ALA 2016: Congressman John Lewis Inspires In Orlando

    Fresh off leading a “sit-in” on the floor of the House of Representatives, author and Civil Rights leader Congressman John Lewis spoke to librarians at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference this weekend, delivering a message of hope and perseverance.

  • Libraries

    In ALA Opener, Michael Eric Dyson Delivers Stirring Case for Diversity

    The author and political commentator praised libraries as "citadels of enlightenment" in a culture that is "peppered by a dyspeptic resistance to high intelligence in the service of deep truth.”

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