Collaborating for Access: The Outlook for Library Ebook Legislation

In this fourth in our Collaborating for Access series of webinars hosted by COSLA, DPLA, and ReadersFirst, we’ll look at the recent push for ebook legislation, and what it could mean for patron access to digital content. We’ll bring together a panel of librarians and thought leaders to discuss the progress of various legislation efforts, potential ramifications, and what might come next.

Speakers will include:

Kyle Courtney, Copyright Advisor, Harvard University and Co-founder and Board Chair, Library Futures

Alan Inouye, Senior Director, Public Policy and Government Relations, ALA

Briana McNamee, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, New York Library Association

Irene Padilla, Maryland State Librarian

Moderated by Michael Blackwell, ReadersFirst