Among the headlines this week: the 2026 ALA Annual Conference kicks off next week; More response to the Authors Guild's take on digital library lending; a federal judge rebukes Trump's bid to censor signage at national parks; and Arkansans speak out against potential new library restrictions.
What do libraries want from the major publishers in the digital library market? Hint: it isn't to destroy copyright. Librarians and ReadersFirst organizer Michael Blackwell weighs in on the group's just released proposal for fair digital license terms.
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