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Among the week's headlines: how a reconsideration motion hints at a larger question for freedom to read advocates; Texas's S.B. 13 is a flop; Utah parents question the state's book banning law; ALA comments on the FCC's plan to review E-Rate; and librarian Lisa Wells wins a well-deserved honor.
After a quiet summer break, momentum for library ebook legislation picks up again in the Garden State.
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Among the week's headlines: an American organization wins an international publishing award for opposing censorship; Penguin Random House hosts its second Save our Stories Supper; Banned Books Week by the numbers; and public library ebook lending at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
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Among the week's headlines: a new federal education bill recognizes school librarians; the freedom to read appears in danger in yet another appeals court case; librarians in Iowa and Arkansas grapple with new state laws; and the 'New York Times' hears from dozens of librarians.
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Among the week's headlines: the Tennessee Librarian fired for refusing to censor library books files a federal lawsuit; Missouri's Supreme Court hears a key book banning case; a book ban backlash in North Carolina; and how public libraries are emerging critical partners in AI literacy.
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Among the week's headlines: meet the honorary chairs for Banned Books Week; a federal court says lawsuit over Utah book ban law can go on; 'Book Riot' looks back at the last five years of book bans; Denver Public Library calls out high ebook prices; and a chilling new copyright bill in Congress.
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Among the headlines this week: library advocates respond to the publishing industry's 'flawed' library ebook study; A new poll shows strong support for public libraries; Clarivate releases its 'Pulse of the Library' Report; and 'The Librarians' wins an Emmy.
"There are many services that have been initiated over the last 15 years which command significant resources but which very few people use," Tim Coates argues. "Meanwhile, book collections, which people say they still overwhelmingly value libraries for the most, have seen a steady decline."
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Among the week's headlines: a new report details the threats facing public libraries in 2026; Ron Charles defends library ebooks; more on how Arkansas librarians are reacting to Act 372; Texas librarians react to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick's threats; and 15 truly amazing library projects.