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Tennessee Library Advocates Sue Over Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s Public Library ‘Review’

The suit comes after Hargett ordered library leaders across the state to ensure their collections were in compliance with a Trump executive order on gender identity. But executive orders are not laws, the suit asserts, and Hargett lacked the authority to order the 'unconstitutional' reviews.

Publishers Sue Google, Alleging Massive Copyright Infringement Behind Its Gemini AI Service

The lawsuit accuses Google of illegally copying millions of works to train its Gemini AI service which, the publishers argue, is already being used to flood the marketplace for books with “AI-generated substitutes.”

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: July 10, 2026

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How to Blow $50 Million on the Nonprofit Literary Arts

Open Letter Books founder and publisher Chad W. Post sees the recently launched Literary Arts Foundation as not only a funding opportunity, but a once-in-a-lifetime chance to rethink how we support serious book culture in the U.S.

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending July 10, 2026

Among the headlines this week: a veteran publisher kicks off a series on the state of libraries; 'The Atlantic' explores the decline of reading; the Smithsonian Secretary responds to a White House attack on the institution; and a former Library of Congress staffer's shocking Fourth of July.

In the Latest IMLS Stats, Some Worrying Trends for Libraries Persist

U.K.-based library advocate and Freckle Report author Tim Coates offers his first take on the recently released IMLS statistics, which continue to show an alarming slide in physical circulation and gate counts.

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: July 3, 2026

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What Librarians Wish Publishers Knew: Takeaways from the 2026 Library Insights Summit

Ahead of the 2026 ALA Annual Conference, the fourth annual Library Insights Summit, founded and produced by Foreword Reviews, offers something sorely needed: a space for libraries and indie publishers to talk and figure things out.

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending July 3, 2026

Among the week's headlines: ALA Council adopts the Library Workers' Bill of Rights; the Supreme Court refuses to let Trump fire the Register of Copyrights; New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte once again vetoes a state book banning bill; Amanda Jones wins again; and what to read this fall.

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: June 26, 2026

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OverDrive Founder Steve Potash Steps Back; Marc DeBevoise Takes Over as CEO

It's the end of an era at OverDrive. On June 23, the company announced that founder Steve Potash has stepped back from his role as CEO, handing the reins to Marc DeBevoise, who joined the company roughly four months ago as President.

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending June 26, 2026

Among the week's headlines: the ALA Annual Conference kicks off in Chicago; A former ALA leader comes out against library ebook legislation; E-rate is facing an uncertain future after the FCC votes to reassess the program; and the IMLS releases its latest public library stats.

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: June 19, 2026

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The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending June 19, 2026

Among the headlines this week: the 2026 ALA Annual Conference kicks off next week; More response to the Authors Guild's take on digital library lending; a federal judge rebukes Trump's bid to censor signage at national parks; and Arkansans speak out against potential new library restrictions.

Librarians Want the Big Five Publishers to Negotiate ‘Fair’ Digital License Terms with Libraries. Here’s What That Might Look Like

What do libraries want from the major publishers in the digital library market? Hint: it isn't to destroy copyright. Librarians and ReadersFirst organizer Michael Blackwell weighs in on the group's just released proposal for fair digital license terms.

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: June 12, 2026

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