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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Libraries
Librarians Celebrate Diversity at ALA 2016
In the wake of the Orlando attack, themes of equity and inclusion dominated the ALA Annual Conference.
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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.
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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.
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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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Conferences
ALA 2016 Kicks Off in Orlando
The 2016 American Library Association Annual Conference officially kicks off today in Orlando, with a keynote by author and public intellectual Michael Eric Dyson.
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Business Deals
ProQuest Acquires Alexander Street
Alexander Street president Stephen Rhind-Tutt will stay on board, reporting to ProQuest Information Solutions’ general manager and senior v-p Rafael Sidi.
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Content / e-books
Apple E-book Refunds to Begin June 21
The $400 million in refunds due following Apple e-book price-fixing settlement will begin flowing into customer accounts on June 21—with refunds for New York Times bestsellers approaching $7 per purchase.
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Libraries
‘Defiant’ ALA Responds to Orlando Attack
The attack in Orlando comes just days before the ALA’s annual conference is set to open there.
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Shows & Events
ALA 2016: Field Notes: PW talks with R. David Lankes
In a wide-ranging conversation, PW's Annie Coreno talks with R. David Lankes about community engagement, libraries as publishers, and his new book, The New Librarianship Field Guide.
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Shows & Events
ALA 2016: Program Picks
PW columnist Brian Kenney offers his (highly subjective) program picks for ALA 2016, in Orlando.
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Shows & Events
ALA 2016: Inside EveryLibrary's National Campaign for Local Library Support
EveryLibrary is the only national political action committee fighting for libraries at the local level.