Legislating Access: CT, NJ, and the eBook State Law Victory

The eBook Study Group and the Copyright First Responders national network invite you for a timely and practical eBook Law & Policy Update on library eBooks access and state-level strategies. 

What’s on the agenda?

Connecticut’s New eBook Law: A deep dive into the newly signed Connecticut law - what it mandates, how it was passed, and its impact on libraries (Ellen Paul, Executive Director of the Connecticut Library Consortium)

New Jersey’s Proposed Legislation: An inside look at the NJ bill modeled on the eBook Study Group’s proposed language, and what other states can learn from it with (Senator Andrew Zwicker of NJ Legislature)

Beyond Legislation: New strategies using state administrative law and state executive orders to advance digital equity and access in libraries with (eBook Study Group staff)

This call is designed for librarians, legal professionals, policymakers, lawyers, and eBook and library advocates who are working to ensure fair and sustainable access to digital materials.

Let’s build a stronger, smarter policy foundation for library eBooks together!

📍 Location: Zoom (a link will be emailed the day before the event)