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New Data From the Association of American Publishers (AAP): Publishing Revenues Totaled $33.4 Billion for Calendar Year 2025
From AAP: Today, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) released the StatShot Annual report covering the calendar year 2025, estimating that the U.S. publishing industry generated $33.4 billion in aggregate publishing revenue for books and course materials across print and digital formats. U.S. Publishing revenue is up 2.5% as compared to $32.5 billion in revenue […]
Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) Releases Guide to Interoperability and Library System Selection
From PALCI: The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) has published the PALCI Guide to Interoperability and System Selection, a resource to help academic and research libraries evaluate whether new systems will support open standards and effective collaboration before contracts are signed. The guide walks readers through what interoperability means in practice, why […]
Journal Article: “Values and Viability, Principles and Practice: A Survey of Journal Editors’ Decision-Making Factors”
The article linked below was recently published by the Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (JLSC). Title Values and Viability, Principles and Practice: A Survey of Journal Editors’ Decision-Making Factors Author Michelle E. Wilson University of Maryland Source Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (JLSC) Volume 14, Issue 1 (2026) DOI: 10.31274/jlsc.24524 Abstract Introduction: This […]
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Arkansas: Federal Judge Rules That Library Book ‘Obscenity’ Law Can Be Enforced, Reversing Previous Decision
From 5newsonline.com: A judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that a 2023 Arkansas law aiming to restrict access to “obscene” books can be enforced. Act 372, as summarized by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, aims to “protect children from obscenity and increase accountability for public-library curation decisions.” Learn More, Read the Complete […]
ALA’s Intellectual Freedom Committee Releases “New Guidelines to Support Library Staff in Evaluating Digital Content Vendors”
Here’s the Full Text of Today’s Publication Announcement: The Intellectual Freedom Committee today announced the release of “Content Controls and Access Guidelines for Vendors,” a new guiding document designed to help library staff make informed, principled decisions when selecting third‑party digital content providers. Adopted on May 5, 2026, the guidelines equip library workers with essential tools to safeguard […]
After Rhode Island Victory, Connecticut Libraries Call on More States to Address Predatory E-Book Pricing (Statement by the Connecticut Library Consortium)
Here’s the Full Text of a Statement by the Connecticut Library Consortium: The Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) today congratulated Rhode Island lawmakers on passing legislation to address unfair e-book and audiobook licensing practices and called on additional states to pursue similar reforms. Rhode Island’s action comes as libraries across the country continue to struggle under […]
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Audio Publishers Association Reports Audiobook Sales Jump 9% to $2.43 Billion
From an APA Release: The Audio Publishers Association Sales Survey, conducted by Toluna, shows audiobook sales revenue continuing to grow, reaching $2.43 billion in 2025, 9% over the previous year. Publishers reported over 750,000 active titles in 2025, a 43% increase from 2024. The Audio Publishers Association 2026 Consumer Survey, conducted by Edison Research at […]
ALA, ARL, COSLA, EveryLibrary, SAA, ULC, and Others Call on Congress to Fund IMLS
Via the American Library Association (ALA): Today, ten cultural organizations, including the American Library Association (ALA), called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills, which are scheduled for markup by a House Appropriations Subcommittee later this week. Addressed to members […]
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District of Columbia e-Book Fairness Act Signed by Mayor, Defying Corporate Pressure and Private Equity Lobbying (Statement From eBook Study Group)
From the eBook Study Group: The eBook Study Group (ESG) celebrates a historic milestone for public digital access as District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially signed B26-0490, the “Library E-book Pricing Fairness Amendment Act of 2025.” The legislation, which was drafted by the eBook Study Group, marks a decisive legislative victory for public […]
Roundup: Federal Research Funding Proposed Rule: Media Coverage, Statements, and Submissions
OMB-2026-0034 Proposed Uniform Guidance RevisionsMedia Coverage, Statements, and Filed Comments — Roundup Ed. Note: Below find links to media coverage, statements, etc. re: the Office of Management and Budget’s recently published PROPOSED Uniform Guidance Revisions. We will update this roundup on a regular basis and will focus on materials of special interest to libraries, scholarly […]
