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eBook Study Group Applauds Connecticut’s Passage of Digital Content Legislation
The eBook Study Group’s Kyle Courtney shares the news that the Connecticut General Assembly passed “legislation to curb restrictive eBook licensing practices that directly interfere with libraries’ ability to provide public access. The bill now heads to Governor Ned Lamont’s desk for signature, marking a major step toward fairer digital content terms that support the library mission.”The press release adds, “The bill is the result of years of research, legal analysis, and multi-state coordination with eBook Study Group. The [Connecticut] bill prohibits publishers from imposing simultaneous restrictions on both the number of times an eBook can be loaned and the duration for which it can be held by a library. The bill’s effectuation is contingent on adoption of similar laws by other states totaling at least 7 million in population.” “Other states need to follow Connecticut’s lead and the roadmap we just laid out,” notes Ellen Paul, executive director of the Connecticut Library Consortium. “This legislation isn’t just about libraries, it’s about standing up for your town, your budget, and your taxpayers. Since the beginning of the digital age, the publishing industry has dictated the terms; now it’s time for every state to push back.” For more information, read the press release.
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