Massachusetts H3595 establishes a commission to study challenges facing public libraries and digital resources, including privacy and access issues.
Massachusetts H3595 creates a special legislative commission to investigate challenges public libraries face with digital resources. The commission will study cost trends, consumer use and satisfaction, and the impact of licensed electronic literary resources. It will also examine privacy and security of patron data, and recommend actions to support digital resource collections and access. The commission will submit a report by December 31, 2026.
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