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September 11th, 2024
Amicus Briefs Filed Ahead of Key Fifth Circuit Freedom to Read Battle
With a hearing before the full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans less than two weeks away, a host of amicus briefs were filed this week in a closely watched case over book banning in Llano County, Tex.
September 10th, 2024
EveryLibrary Institute: Report: How Will Project 2025 Impact Libraries?
As a roadmap for the next Republican administration, Project 2025 has board implications for libraries across the nation. The plan aims at reducing federal oversight protections and spending as well as reallocating responsibilities to states and localities -- which have already demonstrated their willingness to ban books and punish library personnel. Project 2025 would, in no small ways, work to dismantle the federal government and remake the public sphere into a radically different America.
September 4th, 2024
Appeals Court Upholds Decision Against Internet Archive’s Book Scanning Program
In a swift decision, a three-judge panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously affirmed a March 2023 lower court decision finding the Internet Archive's program to scan and lend print library books is copyright infringement.
September 3rd, 2024
Judge Rules Llano Librarian’s Wrongful Termination Suit Can Proceed
In a significant development, a federal judge has ruled that a wrongful termination suit filed by a Llano County librarian—allegedly fired for refusing to remove books from library shelves as ordered by county officials—can go forward.
August 22nd, 2024
Major Publishers, Authors Guild Sue Over New Florida Book Banning Law
In what may be turn out to be one of most consequential lawsuits yet filed in defense of the freedom to read, six major publishers, the Authors Guild, and several bestselling authors have teamed up with students and parents in Florida to file a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of two provisions of the state's recently enacted H.B. 1069.
August 22nd, 2024
Fort Bend ISD adopts change to book policy that allows superintendent to control content
The change gives the superintendent, or an appointee, the power to decide if a book violates policy and remove it without any challenge.
August 22nd, 2024
IBPA and EveryLibrary Make a Play for the Freedom to Read
The Independent Book Publishers Association and EveryLibrary Institute have teamed up for We Are Stronger Than Censorship, a program to supply diverse books to young readers and counteract book banning efforts.
Survey Finds Most Americans Unengaged with Book Banning Efforts in Public Schools
One of the persistent themes to emerge from the ongoing nationwide surge in book banning is that the bans are being pursued by a vocal, politically motivated minority.
August 20th, 2024
This Alabama library had to review 8,000 books. Here’s what happened
For four weeks, 10 people pulled children’s books from library shelves in Ozark and checked each title for explicit content.
August 16th, 2024
DPLA, IPG Team Up to Offer Libraries an E-Book Ownership Option
Ever since the early days of the library e-book market, one of the key things librarians have said they need is the option to buy and own e-books, rather than just licensing metered access.
Appeals Court Delivers a Mixed Decision in Iowa Book Banning Case
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on August 9 vacated a December 2023 injunction blocking parts of Iowa's controversial book banning law, SF 496. But the move could only be a temporary setback for freedom to read advocates...
August 6th, 2024
IMLS Honors Five Libraries with 2024 National Medal
On the evening of July 31, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) celebrated its 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC...
