Andrew Albanese
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The Week in Libraries: September 15, 2023
a politically charged hearing on book bans in the U.S. Senate; Illinois libraries face another wave of bomb threats → Read More
Textbook Publishers Sue Notorious 'Shadow Library' Libgen
A group of five major textbook publishers has filed a copyright infringement against the anonymous operators of the popular Libgen pirate site, seeking a court order to shut down the illegal operation and block the site's domain names. → Read More
Texas Judge Hears Arguments Over Scope of HB 900 Injunction
At a hearing, judge Alan D. Albright appeared open to allowing parts of Texas's book rating law take effect, while attorneys for the plaintiffs insisted the law is unconstitutional and should be blocked in its entirety. → Read More
Internet Archive Files Appeal in Copyright Infringement Case
The notice of appeal, which was expected, comes right at the 30-day deadline—a month to the day after judge John G. Koeltl approved and entered a negotiated consent judgment and a permanent injunction in the closely-watched copyright case. → Read More
The Week in Libraries: July 7, 2023
Among the week's headlines: Emily Amick (@emilyinyourphone) on why books bans are about more than books; why a new Texas law is a nightmare for publishers and book vendors; and the Queens Public Library celebrates 50 years of hip hop with a new library card. → Read More
Trump Lawyers Argue Copyright Suit Against Woodward, S&S Should Proceed
In a June 30 filing, Trump lawyers contend that the former president of the United States was speaking in his personal capacity when he gave a series or recorded interviews that would eventually be used in the 2022 audiobook 'The Trump Tapes.' → Read More
The Library Community Rallies Around the Freedom to Read
The 2023 American Library Association Annual Conference, Freedom to Read, Judy Blume, Jessica Rosenworcel, the Federal Communications Commission → Read More
The Week in Libraries: June 30, 2023
Among the week's headlines: a resurgent ALA Annual Conference closes in Chicago; a Georgia teacher is fired for reading an inclusive book to her students; how libraries are catering to remote workers; and New York City libraries are spared from budget cuts. → Read More
New Press Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Block on Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act
New Press, DeSantis, woke, freedom to read, banned books, critical race theory, First Amendment → Read More
The Week in Libraries: June 23, 2023
The ALA Annual Conference kicks off in Chicago with a rally in defense of the freedom to read, EveryLibrary issues a sobering report on state legislation threatening libraries, and more. → Read More
Freedom Fighters: Ibram X. Kendi Kicks Off ALA 2023 with a Powerful Message to Librarians
The ALA’s first-ever Rally for the Right to Read featured librarians and advocates speaking of the need to fight censorship and a keynote from author Ibram X. Kendi, who praised librarians as modern-day freedom fighters. → Read More
The Week in Libraries: June 16, 2023
Illinois governor JB Pritzker signs a law to discourage book bans, Texas governor Greg Abbott signs a law that critics say will ban books, and more. → Read More
Legendary Knopf Editor Robert Gottlieb Dies at 92
Knopf executive v-p and publisher Reagan Arthur said it would be hard to name an editor who had a more lasting and profound impact on American letters than Gottlieb: He had a vision not just for what worked on the page, but what worked in the marketplac → Read More
Illinois Governor Signs Landmark Law to Discourage Book Bans in Libraries
The the new law, signed by Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker on June 12, conditions state grant funding for libraries on adopting and adhering to the ALA's Library Bill of Rights, or adopting a written policy that would protect books from bans. → Read More
The Week in Libraries: June 9, 2023
The Fifth Circuit hears a closely-watched book banning case, Louisiana passes a 'harmful to minors' law for library books, legal action is taken over a flawed New York City library design, and more → Read More
ALA 2023: Judy Blume, Amanda Gorman to Headline 2023 ALA Annual Conference
ALA, library, libraries, librarians, judy blume, amanda gorman, chicago, authors, publishers, book bans, riordan, oshiro, carla hayden, → Read More
ALA 2023: Program Picks for Dealing with Book Bans
This year’s conference features an especially strong lineup of programs responding to the ongoing nationwide surge in book bans and legislative challenges to the freedom to read. → Read More
ALA 2023: Behind the Book Bans
PW talks to author and iSchool professor Emily Knox about book banning has changed in just a few short years—and, perhaps most importantly, why it’s changed. → Read More
Court to Hear Bids by Amazon, Publishers to Dismiss Revived Price Fixing Case
The suit accuses Amazon and the Big Five publishers of a conspiracy to fix e-book prices, a claim the publishers insist is implausible and unsupported. → Read More
White House Announces New Position to Combat Book Bans
In honor of Pride Month, the White House today announced a set of actions designed to protect LGBTQIA+ communities, including the appointment of a new coordinator within the Department of Education to facilitate a response to the rising number of book bans at the state level. → Read More