As e-books fly off the virtual shelves at the Las Vegas libraries, licensing fees remain problematic

A surge in people borrowing e-books from Las Vegas area libraries during the coronavirus pandemic has exposed a growing problem ... [AS E-BOOKS FLY OFF THE VIRTUAL SHELVES AT THE LAS VEGAS LIBRARIES, LICENSING FEES REMAIN PROBLEMATIC]( [A surge in people borrowing e-books from Las Vegas area libraries during the coronavirus pandemic has exposed a growing problem: the struggle of libraries to pay for digital content. Unlike physical books, which libraries can purchase once and lend out indefinitely, e-books are often subject to more costly and limited licensing agreements with publishers.]( [EDITORIAL: TIME TO PUT AN END TO MAKING GUNS THAT KIDS CAN EASILY MISTAKE FOR TOYS]( [A Utah gun-maker was recently pressured into discontinuing sales of its Block 19 kit, which made handguns look like they were built from Lego blocks. Credit viral news coverage and a cease-and-desist letter from Lego for that. But products that make guns look toylike can still be purchased legally, as can guns that could easily be mistaken for toys.]( [ACADEMY CULTIVATES TALENTED STUDENTS TO NURTURE VEGAS BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR THE LONG HAUL]( [Jason Miller understands how hard a person needs to work to succeed in the Las Vegas business community. Miller, a student at UNLV's Boyd School of Law, wanted to find something that could give him a leg up, which is how he became interested in joining the Las Vegas Business Academy. The academy, a nonprofit organization, provides leadership training and networking for students who are in pursuit of graduate degrees at UNLV.]( [LAS VEGAS STRIP MUSICAL RESIDENCY SHOWS COMING BACK WITH FULL FORCE]( [Bruno Mars returned to his headlining gig at Park MGM's Park Theater over Fourth of July weekend for performances that sold out so quickly the pop R&B chart-topper had to add more dates throughout the month. Two weeks later, Usher launched his new residency show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, serving up a special preview performance Wednesday night for VIPs and superfans before the production's official opening night on Friday.]( WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS: [Florida building collapse shouldn't spur anxiety in Las Vegas, engineer says]( [Where I Stand: Saving democracy. One resignation at a time.]( [Muhammad Ali's grandson, a Las Vegas local, sets out to advance an imposing legacy]( [Golden Knights trade Cody Glass to Predators, acquire Nolan Patrick]( [What we know about 2021-22 UNLV basketball schedule]( [Join Our Mailing List]( Greenspun Media Group, 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [SafeUnsubscribe™ {EMAIL}]( [Forward this email]( | [Update Profile]( | [Customer Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com