We’ve curated a series of articles from various voices in the library world, as well as news outlets reporting on Macmillan’s policy change. Read them to gain greater insight on the issue.
ALA denounces new Macmillan library lending model, urges library customers to voice objections, American Library Association, July 25, 2019
You'll have to wait even longer to borrow some new e-books from the library, Mashable, July 30, 2019
Libraries Take Issue with New Pricing Models, Forbes, July 30, 2019
Macmillan publishes a work of fiction, Overdrive, August 1, 2019
Libraries are fighting to preserve your right to borrow e-books, CNN, August 2, 2019
Guest Commentary: Publisher’s decision to limit eBook access is bad news for library patrons, GeekWire, August 6, 2019
Macmillan spat over e-books highlights library woe — and that’s bad news for readers, Chicago Tribune, August 13, 2019
Do Publishers Suddenly Hate Libraries?, Publisher’s Weekly, August 16, 2019
Embargoes Aren’t the Answer, Library Journal, Sepember 3, 2019