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Originally Posted by JoeD
I wasn't aware of the US specifics on libraries.
I agree morally the two can fall into a similar area. However, libraries operate within the law, they purchase books for lending with the agreement of the publishers under terms publishers accept. Pirates do not.
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Are you talking about pbooks or ebooks, in the U.S. For pbooks, I don't think this is true in the U.S. (the bolded part)? I believe that a library could go to any book store, buy a book, and lend it (this falls under Fair Use). The publisher has no say in the matter. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.