Minnesota SF3685 prohibits certain terms in libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements.

Minnesota SF3685 aims to protect libraries' operational flexibility by prohibiting certain terms in electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements. The bill defines key terms such as "electronic book," "digital audiobook," and "library." It mandates that libraries cannot enter into or renew contracts that restrict their customary functions, including loaning electronic literary material, making nonpublic preservation copies, or disclosing contract terms. The bill also restricts certain contract provisions like limiting loan periods or requiring perpetual public use.

Minnesota SF3685 prohibits certain terms in libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements.

Minnesota SF3685 aims to protect libraries' operational flexibility by prohibiting certain terms in electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements. The bill defines key terms such as "electronic book," "digital audiobook," and "library." It mandates that libraries cannot enter into or renew contracts that restrict their customary functions, including loaning electronic literary material, making nonpublic preservation copies, or disclosing contract terms. The bill also restricts certain contract provisions like limiting loan periods or requiring perpetual public use.