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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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Well, clearly they have "limited" copies, because many I see as checked out and you have to get on the hold/waiting list.
The thing I'm unsure about is whether the libraries choose specifically which books or if they somehow buy a 'license' from over drive for a certain amount/set of content. I do know there are significant difference in content/catalog for the two libraries I have access to, but both got Kindle books at the same time.