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Publisher NewsAudible, Publishers Still in Talks to Resolve Captions Lawsuit
For the third time since October, the parties have asked the court to hold off ruling on two pending motions while talks continue.
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: November 15, 2019
Among the headlines this week: ALA applauds Trump's choice to lead IMLS; the simple reason why some librarians believe Macmillan's e-book embargo is destined to flop; and administrators finally come clean about why a YA author's library visit was canceled.
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: November 8, 2019
Among the week's headlines: the pressure keeps mounting on Macmillan following its library e-book embargo; a backlash follows after a group of Florida elected officials politicizes the library's New York Times subcription; and an update on the Library of Congress modernization efforts.
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Libraries
Editorial: Why We Choose to Boycott Macmillan E-books
A librarian explains the decision to draw the line over Macmillan's decision to embargo new release e-books in public libraries.
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Libraries
As Boycotts Mount, Macmillan CEO Defends Library E-book Embargo
On Monday, just days after the publisher's controversial embargo on new release e-books in libraries went into effect, Macmillan CEO John Sargent met with a group of state librarians, fleshing out his belief that new release e-books in libraries hurt the publisher's revenues.
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: November 1, 2019
Among the week's headlines: Macmillan CEO John Sargent writes to librarians; more libraries announce boycotts of Macmillan e-books as the publisher's embargo begins; and why being a whistleblower doesn't pay.
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Libraries
Macmillan CEO John Sargent: 'We're Not Trying to Hurt Libraries'
In an open letter to librarians published this week, Macmillan CEO John Sargent struck a somewhat conciliatory note over the issue of embargoing e-books to libraries, but his message remains unchanged: library lending of e-books pose a problem.
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Publisher News
Is Conclusion Near in Audible Captions Case?
Lawyers for Audible say they have made a proposal they believe "moots" the publishers' lawsuit.
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Libraries
Congress Looking into Anticompetitive Behavior in the Digital Library Market
In written testimony made public this week, American Library Association officials told lawmakers that “unfair behavior by digital market actors—and the outdated public policies that have enabled them—is doing concrete harm to libraries.”
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Libraries
Major Public Library System Will Boycott Macmillan E-books
The King County (WA) Library System, the nation's top digital-circulating library, has said it will stop buying new release Macmillan e-books once a two-month embargo begins next month.
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: October 11, 2019
Among the week's headlines: a new ALA e-book club launches; pushback on Macmillan's library e-book embargo keeps rolling in; and are library workers under siege?
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: October 4, 2019
A federal appeals court delivers a mixed decision on net neutrality; OCLC hosts its annual Library Futures Conference; and library supporters continue to hammer Macmillan over its e-book embargo.
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: September 20, 2019
Among the week's headlines: As Banned Books Week kicks off, the DoJ sues Edward Snowden over his just-published memoir; NPR reports on how a Colorado library is seeking to help its local town's news operation; and rave reviews for a new Queens Public Library building, which opens next week.
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Publisher News
DOJ Files Suit to Seize Proceeds from Snowden Memoir
The U.S. Justice Department this week filed suit against former NSA contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden and his publisher, Macmillan, looking to seize Snowden's proceeds from his new memoir, arguing that the manuscript violates nondisclosure agreements Snowden signed.
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: September 13, 2019
Among the week's headlines, ALA seeks to raise public awareness about e-books; a look at Temple University's new library; and how a New Jersey library will benefit from a hidden treasure that had been hanging in plain sight for 60 years.
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Libraries
'What Should I Read Next?'
How publishers’ increasingly restrictive e-book policies could undermine a key public library reference service.
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Libraries
Librarians Launch National Campaign to Oppose Macmillan’s Library E-book Embargo
“ALA’s goal is to send a clear message to Macmillan CEO John Sargent,” said ALA executive director Mary Ghikas, announcing the launch of a national e-book advocacy campaign. "Libraries have millions of allies out there, and we’re inviting them to take action.”
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: September 6, 2019
Among the week's headlines, sticker shock over S&S's new library e-book prices; ALA organizes a national campaign against Macmillan's e-book embargo; and what's the the future of school librarians?
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Libraries
Bibliotheca Calls Out Amazon for Meddling in the Library E-book Market
In a message sent to library customers, Tom Mercer, senior v-p of digital products for Bibliotheca (formerly 3M), called out Amazon for its role in the increasingly contentious library e-book market.
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Libraries
The Week in Libraries: August 23, 2019
Among the week's headlines: why most authors are trying to get their e-books in libraries; the backlash continues over Macmillan's library e-book embargo; and publishers sue Audible over its Captions program.
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