Dear colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. I am excited to announce the upcoming launch of the book Platform Power and Libraries<https://litwinbooks.com/books/platform-power-and-libraries/> . Access methods: * To register for free book launch on August 12: Register Here<https://libraryjuice.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hWFPNlbqT5-oyy_-h7ijNw> * To read the Open Access e-version: Read Here<https://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/id/eprint/995573/1/PPAL_final.pdf> * To purchase in print: Buy Here<https://litwinbooks.com/books/platform-power-and-libraries/> Brief description: Through a communication studies and critical librarianship lens, this text explores the pervasiveness of, and impact from, platforms in cultural heritage institutions. Table of contents: 1. Platform Power and Libraries Christine F. Smith 2. Challenging Digital Property Regimes in Public Libraries Elena Rowan 3. Entanglements: How Academic and Commercial Streaming Film Platforms are Reshaping Academic Libraries, Research, and Learning Lisa Hooper 4. Digital Heritage after Platformisation: Double Binds at Two Legal Deposit Libraries Kieran Hegarty 5. The Closed-Loop: Academic Publication and the Data Surveillance Conundrum Jordan S. Sly and Joseph A. Koivisto Additional Publication details: * Edited by Christine F. Smith * Published by Litwin Books/Library Juice Press, 2025 * ISBN: 978-1-63400-156-4 * DOI: 10.11573/spectrum.library.concordia.ca.00995573<https://doi.org/10.11573/spectrum.library.concordia.ca.00995573> Thank you for your time and consideration. Warmest regards, Christine Christine F. Smith Head, Acquisitions & Serials | Chef.fe des acquisitions et des publications en série Concordia University Library<https://www.concordia.ca/faculty/christine-f-smith.html> | Bibliothèque de l'Université Concordia<https://www.concordia.ca/faculty/christine-f-smith.html>Received on Fri Aug 01 2025 - 13:37:43 EDT