1. You can ask your state legislators to pass legislation
https://www.libraryfutures.net/post/e-books-for-us
CT, RI, and a few others have already done so but all the bills inspired by Library Futures' model legislation has a "trigger" when enough states pass similar laws
2. Find out if your library also uses the Palace Project app. If not, suggest they explore it. https://thepalaceproject.org/ownership-model/
Kate Nyhan
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