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Episode 223

Why do publishers HATE libraries?!

September 23, 2019
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Okay, so there's a war happening between libraries and publishers (Macmillan specifically) that more people need to be talking about. This WILL change how libraries function and how quickly YOU'LL be able to get your latest ebooks/audiobooks.

 

A huge shout-out to @Kidsilkhaze for making US aware of this ridiculousness through her tweets! 

 

If you haven't heard about this issues, PLEASE check out these articles: 

 

The ALA article about the Macmillan model being released in November // http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2019/07/ala-denounces-new-macmillan-library-lending-model-urges-library-customers

 

The article talking about Tor's experiment and how it impacted Macmillan's decision // https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/80758-after-tor-experiment-macmillan-expands-embargo-on-library-e-books.html

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