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Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx
Does one have to pay for using the public library in their local area now?
Would the librarians generally support the notion of 'payment' for e lending do you think?
We do not pay to belong to our local libraries in Aus, nor do we pay to borrow books, e or otherwise.
(The volume of ebooks on offer is ridiculously currently low.)
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There is no charge for normal borrowing, no.
Reduced footfall would make the library buildings less useful, and maybe reduce the number of librarians required.
I should maybe add that I am already able to borrow ebooks from my local library. Presumably this is about trying to increase the range of books available.