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As Covid-19 Cases Surge, PRH Again Extends Temporary E-book, Digital Audio Terms for Libraries, Schools
Penguin Random House executives this week confirmed that the publisher is extending its "temporary" digital license terms for e-books and digital audio in libraries and schools through March 31, 2021.
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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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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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Three 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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ALA Announces Longlist for 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medals
In all, a total of 46 books (26 fiction, 20 nonfiction) were selected, with a six-title shortlist—three each for the fiction and nonfiction medals—to be announced on November 17. The two medal winners will be announced during an online event set for February 4, 2021.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trump Administration Sues to Block California Net Neutrality Law
The Department of Justice asked a federal judge in California to block the state’s 2018 net neutrality law, contending that it countermands federal regulations.
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ALA Announces 2021 Midwinter Meeting Will Be Virtual Only
"Though we very much hoped to be able to meet in person in Indianapolis, the health and safety of conference attendees, ALA members and staff, exhibitors, and other stakeholders are the priority," said Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., ALA president, in announcing the move.
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Penguin Random House Extends Temporary E-book, Digital Audio Terms for Libraries
Terms of sale first enacted in March to help librarians during the Covid-19 crisis will now run through the end of the year.
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Canadian Libraries Respond to 'Globe and Mail' Essay Attacking Public Libraries
Canadian librarians push back against a recently published editorial arguing that public libraries are "a net harm" to literature.
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Internet Archive to Publishers: Drop ‘Needless’ Copyright Lawsuit and Work with Us
During a 30-minute Zoom press conference on July 22, Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle urged the four major publishers suing over the organization’s book scanning efforts to consider settling the dispute in the boardroom rather than the courtroom.
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Penguin Random House Extends Open License for Online Readings Through 2020
The program was first announced in March to encourage digital read-aloud sessions for libraries and schools forced to close by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Library Supporters Urge Action on Bill to Provide Relief Funding for Public Libraries
With the August recess looming and another round of coronavirus relief in the works, $2 billion in funding for libraries hangs in the balance.
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