![]() “There are times in life when differences should be put aside,” said CEO John Sargent in a brief memo. Marking an important victory in the fight for fair and equitable e-book access for libraries, Macmillan Publishers announced on Mathat they it will end their controversial embargo policy effective at the end of the week. Learn more > Have public libraries contacted the Big 5 publishers? November 2019 - Macmillan Publishers implements a two-month embargo on all new e-book titles for libraries. Learn more >Īugust 2019 - Simon & Schuster ceases perpetual e-audiobook licensing for libraries and implements a two-year metered model. July 2019 - Hachette Book Group ceases perpetual e-book and e-audiobook licensing for libraries and implements a two-year metered model. October 2018 - Penguin Random House ceases perpetual e-book licensing for libraries and implements a two-year metered model. July 2018 - Tor Books (a division of Macmillan Publishers) implements a four-month embargo on availability of new e-book title for libraries. Below is a timeline of changes to e-content lending models for libraries: However, the challenges for libraries intensified rapidly in 2018/2019 as publishers implemented drastic changes to their digital content pricing. ![]() For suggested content and feedback, please contact What's the problem?ĭiscussions about the fairness of publishers' e-book/e-audiobook pricing and access for libraries have been ongoing for at least a decade. This page receives updates on an ongoing basis. ULC members can find additional resources related to this topic on the ULC Knowledge Exchange. Click here to read ULC/CULC's Statement on Equitable Public Access to E-Books, which has been signed by over 100 mayors and county executives across North America.īelow are key information highlights and resources to help library leaders gain a deeper understanding of this issue, as well as the need to take action. We want to work with the major publishers and/or legislators to find a solution that is reasonable for all parties. ULC and CULC are working together on several efforts to highlight these issues and demand responsive change. The Urban Libraries Council and the Canadian Urban Libraries Council strongly oppose the recent decisions of major e-book and e-audiobook publishers to impose increased restrictions on digital lending models for libraries, including embargoes on new content and ceasing perpetual licensing.
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