Episode 16: The Straight Download — One Year After Connecticut’s eBook Law

Recorded live from ALA Annual 2026 in Chicago, this episode tackles one of the biggest challenges facing libraries today: the future of eBook access. Ann and Jeff are joined by Ellen Paul of the Connecticut Library Consortium to examine the impact of Connecticut's groundbreaking eBook law, escalating digital content costs, and the growing national movement for reform. It's a timely conversation about advocacy, collection development, and how libraries can build sustainable digital collections for the future.