The Unhinged Librarian

If you work in schools

Student data sits with vendors you did not choose. These are the records a district can actually act on.

EX-001 Explainer 2026.05

What Is DRM?

A patron asks why she can't save the ebook she borrowed from Libby. You explain it disappears when the lending period ends. She asks why. You realize you've never fully explained why. Here's the answer.

Ebooks

May 16, 2026·6 min read

OC-011 Overdue Conversation 2026.07 Cited · 3 sources

Libby Isn't Your Library. It's a Private Equity Asset.

Libby is a vendor product, not a public library. A short guide to who owns it, why the ownership record matters, and what to ask before renewal.

EbooksOwnershipVendors

Jul 8, 2026·5 min read