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Originally Posted by daffy4u
This week I went to my local county library (Los Angeles County) to get a library card so I could checkout some ebooks. Since I choose not to pay more than $9.99 for a non-reference ebook, my "plan" was to get those ebooks from the library (and when the prices dropped, I would then buy the ebooks).
Aside from patchy availability, everything I was interested in, had a waiting list. I haven't figured out how to tell where I am on the list.
While in the library, I asked about making a monetary donation specifically toward growing their ebook collection. I was told that their books are purchased centrally and they have no mechanism for taking donations for ebooks. The person I spoke with gave me her card and when I got home, I emailed her this link on how to take donations. She's passing on the information to the powers that be in hopes that a system can be created.
So far, in my world, ebooks from the library are not ready for prime time.  |
On 'patchy' availability: I think it depends on what you read. I'm a big fan of LA County library, and read a lot of bestellers, so they have pretty much what i want. However, if there are titles you want to read that are available through overdrive, you can suggest a purchase through the library's website. They're amazingly responsive, and have added every book I've ever suggested within 1 week (around 10 altogether).
Also, if you can access LA county library, you're probably close to an LA Public Library branch. That library recently converted to epub and overs over 6,000 titles in epub, pdf, and some mobi. You may want to check it out to see if they have more offerings that meet your need. Due to recent cuts, though, LA public has become less responsive to suggestions.