Sarah Houghton, Director San Rafael Public Library San Rafael, California The digital content market for libraries is changing more rapidly than most library professionals can keep up with. Libraries have been in a rush to acquire eBooks and other digital content to meet user demand, often glossing over critical issues: legal limitations such as copyright, contract terms and conditions, and how eBook acquisition and access is affected by library ethics including the ALA Library Bill of Rights. This webinar offers an overview of the evolving notion of content, legal and contract issues to consider when acquiring digital content, how library digital services can be guided by library ethics (such as providing equitable access to information, formats and fair budgeting, challenging censorship, and promoting free access to ideas), and how digital content is shaping the future of libraries.
Update 5/14/2021: Unfortunately, this video is no longer available, due to the demise of BlipTV
