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Originally Posted by Catlady
Well, yes, but the end result of an extra fee is more money for the library to provide services, at least in theory. So one can rationalize its imposition. But the physical visit requirement provides no benefit to the library or the library patron--it definitely is an inconvenience for the patron, and probably for the library too.
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So ebooks become a premium service? What of those on limited incomes? I thought libraries were supposed to provide equal access.
Actually, requiring a physical visit to checkout ebooks does provide a benefit if it becomes the only model whereby the big publishers will allow their ebooks into the libraries.
Regardless, I oppose ebook fees and I oppose requiring physical visits to checkout ebooks.