Before the pointed address by the NYPL’s Anthony Marx at this morning’s AAP annual meeting, president of the American Library Association Molly Raphael spoke to the organization with prepared remarks. In a respectful address that acknowledged the two organization’s mutual goals and needs, she said, “We must be allies in this new environment; we must understand that we are all part of the same ecosystem.” Much of Raphael’s message was in between the lines, taking note of recent discussions between her association and publishers. It’s clear they understand that publishers are not allowed (and also not likely) to discuss a […]
