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Originally Posted by tlc
Sorry, if this is in the thread somewhere...
I was wondering if anyone knows what this means in terms of operating expenses for libraries? Do libraries now purchase both EPUB and KINDLE versions of books (along with dead tree)? If so, they must pay Overdrive (or whoever) a fee as well. Since e-books are non-transferable, does the library keep them forever?
Or does Overdrive (whoever) own the books? And lend the same paid copy to multiple libraries?
I imagine libraries have enough budget issues. Now they need to support books in 3 formats...
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The only part I have read about is that the licenses for the snooks are for a limited time, once that license expires, the library has to buy new licenses. & they buy only so many licenses, say 10, to be able to lend out. I remember reading also there was a big deal about the publishers doing this, renewing licenses, because it was just too expensive for the libraries. Unlike physical books, they never have to replace an ebook, it's never worn out or written on. Why would they put this restriction on libraries. So stupid & greedy.