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Coverage dated March 11, 2024

Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers

Headline from The Hill

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Whenever bestselling author Robin Cook releases a new medical thriller, the head of the public library in West Haven, Connecticut knows demand for digital copies will be high. So will the price.

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  1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Libraries battle publishers over e-book prices (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Librarians in several states, including Hawaii, have been pushing for legislation to rein in the costs and restrictions on electronic material.

  2. The Hill

    Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers (opens The Hill)

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    HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Whenever bestselling author Robin Cook releases a new medical thriller, the head of the public library in West Haven, Connecticut knows demand for digital copies will be high. So will the price.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Local libraries struggle with soaring costs of e-books — and they only lease them (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Libraries across the U.S. are struggling to cover the cost of e-books, which have grown in popularity.

  4. Fox News

    US libraries push for legislative action to address soaring costs of e-books (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Libraries, like one in West Haven, Connecticut, are struggling with the high costs and restrictions of leasing digital books. Librarians are pushing for legislative action.

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