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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
This is, of course, an empirical question. But I wouldn't assume that what holds true for you is necessarily true for everyone. Even in the pre-ebook days, if there was a book I wanted to read, I would first check the library for it...but it it wasn't at the library, there was a good chance I would just buy it myself. Depending on how badly I wanted to read it, of course. (And of course this only happened after I became employed; when I was a student, it was the library or nothing.)
WRT e-books, I wouldn't be surprised if not supplying the newest books to libraries resulted in more sales. I don't particularly want this to be the case, but I wouldn't be surprised if it were.
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Agreed, it could go either way. I do think more publicity allows customers to know which publishers do what.
But, I also think libraries provide product exposure, whether it be by website or physical display.