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What are "Reasonable" Terms for Library Digital Content?: Free Webinar

  • 1.  What are "Reasonable" Terms for Library Digital Content?: Free Webinar

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    The Digital Shelf: Sustainable Library Ebooks (2/24)

     

     

    The last decade has brought many challenges to providing digital content in libraries. Unfavorable license terms, with costs often far more than libraries pay for print, have made ebooks and digital audiobook collections difficult to grow and sustain. In this free webinar, we will discuss some ways to librarians are working to meet these challenges, including metrics that foster lower costs per use, a discussion about what costs might in fact be "reasonable" for digital, and some new license types--including ownership--that might help. Register here: https://lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G-fzLZLtQu-pBUgEaY6nWw#/registration

     

    The Digital Shelf is a webinar series sponsored by Chief Officers of State Library Agencies(COSLA), Lyrasis, and ReadersFirst. Continuing education credit is available upon request.

     

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    Michael

     

     

    Michael Blackwell

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    Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 1:35 PM
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    Subject: Core Ebooks IG: Core Ebooks IG : Digital Shelf Publishing & Library Forum on Ethical AI in Libraries

     

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    Hi, all, This (free) webinar may be on interest, even though it is not specifically about ebook access: Ethical AI in Libraries: A... -posted to the "Core Ebooks Interest Group" community

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    Core Ebooks IG : Digital Shelf Publishing & Library Forum on Ethical AI in Libraries

    Jan 20, 2026 12:35 PM

    Michael Blackwell

    Hi, all,

     

    This (free) webinar may be on interest, even though it is not specifically about ebook access:

     

    Ethical AI in Libraries: A Critical Look at the Promise and Potential

    We are at a critical juncture where generative artificial intelligence presents both immense promise and complex ethical challenges for libraries. While AI is touted as a technological revolution, its significant harms-including environmental costs, bias, plagiarism, and economic instability-cannot be ignored. This panel will convene library technology experts and industry leaders to take a critical look at the "potential" of AI and assess what it truly means for our profession. We'll discuss the many ethical issues, share practical strategies for library workers who question its use, and offer resources to ensure libraries continue to prioritize human knowledge, inquiry, and ethical considerations.

    It's on January 27th,  1 – 2 pm (Eastern)

     

     

    lyrasis.zoom.us/webinar/register/...

     

    Continuing Education Credits are available, if needed.

     

     

    Michael

     

     

    Michael Blackwell

    Director, St Mary's County Library

    23630 Hayden Farm Lane

    Leonardtown, MD 20650

    301-475-2151 x5013

    Cell phone:  301-904-3048

    mblackwell@stmalib.org

     

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