License to Read Act passes

Rep. Syed Passes License to Read Act, Empowers Local Libraries

“The License to Read Act makes long-term economic sense, empowers local libraries to continue to provide essential services and cuts a lot of unnecessary government red tape,” Syed said. “By combining Illinois libraries’ bargaining power under one banner, they will get more favorable rates on e-books and audiobooks. Funding that right now ends up padding the profits of big corporations will now be spent on afterschool tutoring and adult education programs. I am pleased to join my Senate colleagues and Secretary of State Giannoulias to set local libraries stronger footing.” Read the full article here.