(np) Macmillan Publishers Will Limit Readers' Access

[peterthooper at juno.com]

Humbly submit that even the new terms are a pretty sweet deal, considering how many readers a library e-book might get. 

Bean counters must’ve convinced the board to see each library copy as a lost sale, even though that’s not the case - they’re more like loss leaders or something. 

Typical case known to me, a Dieter E Looper, has probably bought a book or two or more for every library book borrowed and read over the years.

But more sales means more royalties for authors, which would be a good thing. 


Publishers and libraries are natural allies. I hope they work out some kind of rapprochement!






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Macmillan Publishers Will Limit Readers' Access

Effective November 1, 2019, the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) will no
longer purchase newly released e-Books from Macmillan Publishers, one of
five major publishers in the U.S. This decision comes after months of
discussion and advocacy to urge Macmillan to reconsider instituting a new
library e-Book embargo, set to go into effect on November 1.



Under Macmillan’s new lending model, public libraries of any size will only
be allowed to purchase one copy of a newly released e-Book for the first
eight weeks after publication. After eight weeks, libraries will be able to
lease additional copies, at double the price of the first copy.



This new policy will not only contribute to extensive waitlists for library
users, but will create accessibility issues for those with disabilities
and/or for those who cannot afford to purchase copies of newly-published
texts. Furthermore, Macmillan’s new policy seems to support a mindset that
only those who are able and willing to pay for literature and information
deserve to have equitable and timely access, something that contradicts
NOPL's core values and what libraries consider detrimental to strong
communities.



Additionally, the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) has developed a Statement
on Equitable Public Access to e-Books
for
elected officials to sign, which Mayor LaToya Cantrell has signed.
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Next Steps

Answers to frequently asked questions on this issue can be found on the e-Books
for All FAQs
page
on our website.



The American Library Association (ALA) has created a website that contains
additional information on the issue at ebooksforall.org
.



For those who would like to express their concern about this policy,
contact Macmillan Publishers directly at press.inquiries at macmillan.com or
ALA’s Public Policy and Advocacy Office at alawash at alawash.org.
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