An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2330) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael O. Moore for legislation to create a special commission to address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Paul R. Feeney
- Status:
- Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
Ensures that library contracts with publishers cannot restrict transparency or violate patron privacy, making any such provisions an unfair practice under consumer protection laws. It establishes a commission to study the challenges public libraries face with digital resources, including costs, access, privacy, and licensing differences between digital and print materials. The commission will submit a report with recommendations to improve digital resource sustainability, protect user data, and ensure equitable access across Massachusetts.
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