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The library ebook market has evolved into a complex mess that serves no one but the big five publishers. Some librarians are looking to a legislative fix. https://www.wordsandmoney.com/librarians-say-the-library-ebook-market-needs-another-breakthrough-moment-can-legislation-help-deliver-it/ The Internet Archive linked to the story above in their newsletter. You can subscribe here: https://empoweringlibraries.org/#getinvolved-module One way authors could influence this unsustainable situation, is to offer their ebooks to libraries as a permanent purchase. A downloadable file, not a restrictive and expensive licensed lending agreement. #library #ebook #publishing #writing