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Originally Posted by jehane
Derek, you seem to have an issue with people using libraries. Why is that? Why is it a problem that people want to borrow books in ebook format? After all, it's just like borrowing pbooks, cds, dvds, or any other material that a library offers. IMO it's just a matter of time before more libraries get ebooks. I think it will take a little more time than audiobooks because of the additional (computing) infrastructure required, but it's beneficial to libraries in the longer term because it requires less counter staff and books don't get damaged, go missing, or get returned late.
I regularly borrow both ebooks and pbooks from my local library, and having access to ebooks means I can continue to borrow books when I am away from home or unable to get to the library.
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I think the only thing I have against 'checking out' ebooks is that ebooks tend to be cheaper than hard cover books so there is that incentive to just *buy* the ebook and put a bit more money into the authors' pockets. Silly me, I should have pointed out that I am a publisher and want to see my authors make money.
Derek