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History
- Substituted by A7626A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1836
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to education
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Directs the department of education to develop a plan for increasing access to and lending of electronic books across state libraries
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Thomas Abinanti
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5718
Title of bill
An act directing the state department of education to develop a comprehensive plan for increasing access to and lending of electronic books in public libraries and public library systems across New York state
Purpose
To develop a plan that will help increase the public's access to electronic books through their local libraries.
Summary of provisions
This legislation would direct the Commissioner of the State Education Department to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive plan for increasing access to and lending of electronic books in libraries and library systems across New York State. The bill lists several issues that shall be reviewed as part of the study. The study and plan shall be submitted by June 1, 2016.
Justification
More recently, the demand for electronic books has increased significantly. As the shift from print books to electronic books has occurred, library patrons have been increasingly eager to access electronic books in formats that are compatible with popular digital devices. The publishing industry uses a series of business models that enable certain forms of e-lending in libraries. However, the library and library systems have found that these business models offer electronic books at higher costs and contain many restrictions on access to and use of the electronic books. The purpose of this legislation is to study how electronic books are currently being sold and distributed to libraries and library systems in New York State. This legislation also directs the Commissioner of the State Education Department to develop a comprehensive plan for increasing access to and lending of electronic books in libraries and library systems.
Legislative history
2014, Referred to the Senate Education Committee; Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
Immediate.
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