AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLibrary Access & Book Bans: Massachusetts House passed a bill to protect residents’ access to library materials and set standards for handling challenges, including protections for librarians from retaliation. Publishing & AI: A new report argues traditional publishing is being reshaped by AI, while another piece warns AI’s business boom may be built on weak returns. Indie Book Culture: Independent Bookshop Week returns June 15–20 with author events and community programming, including a full slate at Grantham’s The Reading Room. Local Libraries: Jonesboro, Arkansas launched free “Library To Go” delivery for homebound residents. Author Events: Crime writer Anthony Bidulka will appear at Humboldt’s library for a Q&A on Quant in the Russell Quant series. Digital Education: Kaymbu and Brookes Publishing announced a partnership integrating ASQ®-3 and ASQ®:SE-2 screeners into Kaymbu’s platform. Book-to-Screen Merch: Coverage looks at how Hollywood franchises and toy tie-ins are driving summer demand, from Toy Story 5 to Masters of the Universe.
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