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LibrariesThree Candidates to Run for 2022-2023 ALA Presidency
The American Library Association this week announced that three candidates will vie for the association's 2022-2023 presidency: Stacey A. Aldrich, Ed Garcia, and Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada.
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Libraries
Panorama Project Names New Project Lead, Announces Free Webinar
The Panorama Project, the OverDrive-funded cross-industry initiative devoted to “data-informed insights on public libraries’ role in the publishing ecosystem” has announced the appointment of Daniel Albohn as the new Project Lead, replacing Guy LeCharles Gonzalez, who has taken a full-time position as Chief Content Officer at upstart service provider LibraryPass.
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Libraries
With Virus Resurgent, PRH Extends Open License for Online Readings Through March 2021
With the Covid-19 pandemic resurgent around the globe, Penguin Random House this week announced that it is extending its Open License for online story time and read-aloud videos through March 31, 2021.
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Publisher News
Barnes & Noble, Former CEO Abruptly End Litigation
The sudden end to the case comes after Barnes & Noble attorneys in September succeeded in knocking out Demos Parneros's claim of defamation, and just days before a scheduled pretrial conference on the parties' remaining claims.
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Libraries
Introducing ‘The Skillset Podcast' with R. David Lankes and Nicole A. Cooke
Each week 'The Skillset Podcast' will illuminate the complex issues facing libraries and other key institutions in these unprecedented times. Episode One, available now, features hosts David Lankes and Nicole Cooke in discussion with Tamara King, Head of Community Engagement at the Richland Public Library.
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Publisher News
DoJ Sues Author of Melania Trump Tell-All
The Department of Justice this week filed suit against Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former friend of first lady Melania Trump, alleging that she violated a nondisclosure agreement by publishing a tell-all book, 'Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady.'
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Libraries
A Reset for Library E-books
In the wake of the pandemic, can publishers and libraries finally hash out their differences?
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Copyright
Publishers Escape Fee Award as GSU E-Reserves Case Finally Ends
In a 14-page final order in the case, Judge Orinda Evans opted not to order the plaintiff publishers to pay GSU's attorney fees.
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Publisher News
Follett, Baker & Taylor Offer Business Update at Annual Summit
During a recent webinar, executives from Baker & Taylor and parent company Follett described how the school and library market has changed in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
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Libraries
ALA Releases List of Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books
'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' topped the ALA's list of the most banned and challenged books between 2010-2019.
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Libraries
Ohio Library Board Reverses Decision to End ALA Membership for 'Leaning to the Left'
In seeking to end support for ALA, some library board members at the Medina County District Library in Ohio complained that the organization's support for racial and social justice issues was too politically partisan.
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Publisher News
Allan Adler to Leave AAP
In a brief announcement this week, the Association of American Publishers announced that longtime executive Allan Adler will leave his position as executive v-p and general counsel of the organization, effective October 15.
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Copyright
Librarian of Congress Taps USPTO Veteran Shira Perlmutter as Next Register of Copyrights
In a statement, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden praised Perlmutter for her "deep knowledge of domestic and international copyright law and policy" and a "background in negotiating international intellectual property agreements.” Perlmutter will assume her role in late October.
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Libraries
We Need to Talk About Audible
Bestselling author Cory Doctorow on his crowdfunded effort to tip the scales against Audible's DRM-enforced market dominance.
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Libraries
Turning Antiracist Knowledge and Education into Action
'PW' columnist Nicole A. Cooke on how allies for social and racial justice are choosing to 'stand in the gap.'
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Publisher News
Judge Issues Sweeping Order Against E-book Piracy Operation
A federal judge in Washington has issued a preliminary injunction against a major e-book piracy operation known as the KISS Library, after the operators of the site failed to show up at a hearing or to file any response to a lawsuit filed in July by the Authors Guild, Amazon Publishing, Penguin Random House, and a number of bestselling authors.
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Copyright
Judge Sets Tentative Schedule for Internet Archive Copyright Case
Under the August 31 order, the closely watched case over book scanning and lending is to be ready for trial by November 2021.
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Copyright
Publishers, Internet Archive Propose Yearlong Discovery Plan for Copyright Case
The parties outlined a litany of issues that suggest a potentially sensitive and complex litigation.
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Libraries
The Library Is Open (Sort Of...)
'PW' columnist and White Plains (NY) Public Library Director Brian Kenney offers an update nearly a month after his library's partial reopening.
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Libraries
Library Supporters Urge Action as Senate Recesses Without Relief Bill
With Congress now on break until September, ALA officials are urging library supporters to keep pressing lawmakers for a pandemic relief package that includes funding for libraries.
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