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Don’t let publishers restrict access to e-books

The Maryland Library Association and local library systems are opposing a policy change by industry giant Macmillan Publishers that would restrict the number of e-books that library systems can buy. Professional librarians fear the move will lead other publishers to follow suit. (Kathy Willens / AP)

Thank you so much to Ms. Daniel and Ms. Miller for their support of the author and reader communities and their push back against Macmillan Publisher’s new restrictive library policy (“Libraries: Macmillan unfairly restricts access to e-books,” Nov. 5).

The big publishing companies will be left behind if they engage in money grabs such as this instead of providing the best service and product to readers.

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I borrow e-books and books from the library, as well as purchase e-books and new and used books on a regular basis.

Providing greater access to books not only provides parity for those who can’t afford the prices charged by the big publishers, but also inspires more investment, reading, and love of books.

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Megan Beller

The writer is the author of Baby in the House and Fiddle Studio.

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