Library Organizations Call on Big Five Publishers to Reform Digital Pricing Models
Five major public library organizations from the U.S. and Canada have issued a statement urging the Big Five publishers to reconsider their digital pricing models for e-books. The Association for Rural and Small Libraries, Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, Canadian Urban Libraries Council, Public Library Association, and Urban Libraries Council are advocating for usage-based lending models and perpetual-use options. They argue that current pricing models are unsustainable, particularly for small libraries, and hinder access to digital materials. The organizations emphasize the role of libraries in promoting author discovery and literacy, and they seek to negotiate more equitable terms with publishers. 
