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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
If the HC model becomes widespread, maybe libraries should limit patrons to one free checkout of a single title. Thereafter, all future checkouts of that title will then be charged to their account; say $1.00 per checkout.
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That's not a bad idea -- except for the fact that 'most' public libraries are publicly funded and free to local residents. Libraries are then back in the same old song of trying to (fill in the blank - get loaners returned, get fees paid, get repeat renewals paid ..) recover money that they effectively 'loan' to patrons in good faith. I think it is a very poor idea to require fees for public library use, but they may be pushed that way which will discriminate against those who might not be able to pay or who would choose to terminate library use on 'general principle.'
I don't wish to get into a battle over funding, but reading is public education and should be offered and available as such. We are having enough trouble getting zombie-brained children away from the TV and xBox as it is.
