[CASL-L] GOV. MALLOY SIGNS BILL CREATING STATE-WIDE ELECTRONIC BOOK DELIVERY SYSTEM

[Valerie DiLorenzo]

Yes, terrific news. I have the same question as John. My goal for next year
was going to be to get more ebooks into my school library! Keep us posted
with developments, please.
~Val


On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 7:29 AM, Crowley, John <jcrowley at region9ps.org>
wrote:

> Great news, Bill.  Will this have any direct impact on school libraries?
> John Crowley
>
> Director, Learning Resources & Information Technology
> Joel Barlow High School
> 100 Black Rock Turnpike
> Redding, CT  06896
> 203-938-2508 x1540
> fax 203-938-9851
>
>
>
> On 6/3/14, 7:28 PM, "Sullivan, William F" <William.F.Sullivan at ct.gov>
> wrote:
>
> >
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> >
> >GOV. MALLOY SIGNS BILL CREATING STATE-WIDE ELECTRONIC BOOK DELIVERY SYSTEM
> >Legislation Authorizes State Library to Create E-Book Platform
> >
> >
> >
> >(HARTFORD, CT) ­ Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed P.A.
> >14-82<
> http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillTyp
> >e=Bill&bill_num=HB05477&which_year=2014>, An Act Concerning a State-wide
> >Platform for the Distribution of Electronic Books, authorizing the State
> >Library to create and maintain a state platform for the distribution of
> >electronic books (e-books) to public library patrons. The bill was passed
> >in response to
> >legislation<http://www.cga.ct.gov/2013/act/sa/2013SA-00010-R00HB-05614-SA
> .
> >htm> Governor Malloy signed last year that commissioned the Department of
> >Consumer Protection (DCP) to study how Connecticut¹s public libraries
> >could gain fairer access to e-books.
> >
> >
> >
> >³As the role of libraries changes, it¹s critical that we continue to
> >provide invaluable resources that support the educational advancement of
> >Connecticut citizens in a digital age,² said Governor Malloy. ³We are
> >leading the nation with the passage of common sense legislation that will
> >increase educational opportunities for library patrons.²
> >
> >
> >
> >The
> >DCP<
> http://www.ct.gov/dcp/lib/dcp/pdf/publications/e-book_study_final_30ja
> >n2014.pdf>
> >study<
> http://www.ct.gov/dcp/lib/dcp/pdf/publications/e-book_study_final_30
> >jan2014.pdf>, found that, while over 90 percent of state libraries were
> >offering at least some e-books to their patrons, the most popular titles
> >were often unavailable or only available at prices well above the
> >consumer price. To increase the availability of e-books and other
> >e-content at libraries, the study recommended, among other things, the
> >creation of a state-wide e-book distribution platform.
> >
> >
> >
> >"I want to thank the Governor for supporting the creation of the first
> >statewide e-book purchasing program in the nation," said Rep. Brian Sear
> >(D-Canterbury). "E-books are the technological wave of the future, and
> >this platform will create easy and consistent access and pricing of
> >e-books to libraries throughout Connecticut, and result in significant
> >cost savings."
> >
> >
> >
> >³With this new law, the State of Connecticut will ensure our local
> >libraries have a broad selection of e-books,² said Sen. Paul Doyle
> >(D-Wethersfield), Co-Chairman of the General Law Committee. ³Prior to
> >this legislation, it was unclear if municipal libraries would be able to
> >continue to provide their citizens with e-book selections. I want to
> >thank Governor Malloy and all those who collaborated on this issue for
> >their support.²
> >
> >
> >
> >³The e-book legislation was one of the most popular bi-partisan bills of
> >the session,² said Rep. David Baram (D-Bloomfield), Co-Chairman of the
> >General Law Committee. ³It represents a comprehensive state strategy to
> >purchase e-books for our public libraries so that patrons throughout the
> >state can enjoy them without the significant cost of purchase.  By
> >creating a state purchasing platform, we can flex our economic muscle to
> >acquire e-books, overcoming the restrictive marketing taking place within
> >the industry aimed at promoting private sales for increased profits. This
> >will lower public library costs and provide greater e-book access to
> >Connecticut residents.  It was a personal pleasure to advocate this bill
> >as part of our General Law Committee agenda."
> >
> >
> >
> >Sen. Kevin Witkos (R-Canton), Ranking Member of the General Law
> >Committee, stated, ³I am excited to see our libraries expand and
> >modernize their offerings to encourage reading.  Literacy is a key to
> >learning, and reading in any format is important for people of all ages.²
> >
> >
> >"The use of e-books has exploded in recent years, so this legislation
> >will help libraries offer more resources to the public," said Rep. Dan
> >Carter (R-Bethel), Ranking Member of the General Law Committee. "Our
> >libraries remain an important part of our community, as well as
> >destinations for family-friendly education and recreation. This is a step
> >in the right direction as we seek to keep libraries outfitted with
> >relevant and useful resources, and encourage reading among people of all
> >ages and backgrounds."
> >
> >
> >
> >State Librarian Kendall Wiggin said, ³With the recent development of a
> >statewide e-book platform, Connecticut will continue to lead in library
> >resource sharing. It is important that our citizens have the same level
> >of access to e-books as they have to print books and this legislation
> >will allow the State Library to make that happen.²
> >
> >
> >
> >³The Connecticut Library Association is extremely pleased that Governor
> >Malloy has signed the legislation that will enable the Connecticut State
> >Library to create a statewide e-book delivery system,² said Connecticut
> >Association President Richard Conroy. ³Connecticut is a national leader
> >on this issue, and we applaud the Governor for recognizing the importance
> >of providing e-books to all of our State¹s residents in a fair and
> >equitable way.  As the market evolves, we anticipate that this important
> >new service will have a positive influence on the relationship between
> >publishers and libraries with regard to e-books.²
> >
> >
> >
> >Studies show that e-books are now the preferred book format for many
> >readers. Between 2002 and 2012, e-book share of trade publishing revenue
> >increased from 0.05 percent to roughly 23 percent. In 2012, nearly 80
> >percent of libraries reported that they experienced a dramatic increase
> >in the demand for e-books during the previous year.
> >
> >###
> >
> >For Immediate Release: June 3, 2014
> >Contact: Samaia M. Hernandez
> >Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy
> >Samaia.Hernandez at ct.gov<mailto:Samaia.Hernandez at ct.gov><mailto:
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