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Originally Posted by Asawi
That's kind of unfair isn't it? I'd say it's making (relatively) sure the people that borrow the books follow the rules they agree to follow. Meaning if you agree to a 21 day lending period, why should you expect access after those 21 days have passed?
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I think it's considered frustrating because it's a departure from the "usual" method of library lending. With paper books, you can usually renew for a few days more if you haven't finished or at the very least pay a late fee. With eBooks, the file just evaporates and if you need a few more days, you have to check it out again... sometimes after 30+ other people get their chance at 21 days a pop. Conceivably, it could be a year or more before you can finish your library book (unless you plunk down for the full price, obvs).
I can why that would be frustrating. Not sure how to fix it given the tech involved, but it's not as simple as people Complaining About Rules They Don't Like.