In digital-first era, NJ librarians demand more affordable e-books

Public libraries want states, including New Jersey, to limit the pricey restrictions publishers have placed on e-books and other digital content.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 797

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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New Jersey librarians and lawmakers who joined forces to fight book-banners a few years ago have a new target: publishers whose restrictive e-book licensing agreements have shrunk digital access for library users.

Public libraries pay more for e-books than regular customers and must license them over and over, because publishers cap checkouts and only provide access for a year or two instead of selling the books outright as they do for printed versions, …

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