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E-book licensing costs and Minnesota eBook legislation

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Last discussed May 6, 2026.

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SupportiveSherry WittichMay 6, 2026

MELSA's executive director explained the metro's e-book collection is the most-used consortium collection in the world, but libraries pay three to five times retail under restrictive contracts. She detailed the multistate legislative strategy and Minnesota bill's stalled House path.

Library Board — May 6, 2026 · 5:18 →