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Originally Posted by bgalbrecht
That's assuming the library has enough copies in stock so you can log on and immediately reserve it, something that often doesn't happen. I've had to wait months for some books to become available.
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Point taken. Although, for me I'd change "often doesn't happen" to "occasionally doesn't happen" but it obviously depends on ones reading habits. Also, it should be mentioned that not all libraries operate the same way. Some have no limit on the number of simultaneous checkouts of the same title.
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In general, checking out books from the library is less convenient for Kindle and Nook users than it is to buy it (I'm not sure if Kobo or Sony can download direct from their respective stores).
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Good point. I guess I was too caught up in the way I personally do it when I get a book, which is to first bring it in to Calibre to strip the DRM before I move it to my Kindle manually. I do this for both library and purchased books, so for me the process is nearly identical but I obviously realize that the majority of people don't do it this way. (And yes, before anyone has a fit, I make sure to delete the book from my Kindle and my Calibre library once the lending period expires.)
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On the other hand, someone who is borrowing a book from the library probably wasn't going to buy it anyway.
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I wouldn't say that at all. Prior to getting my Kindle it was extremely rare for me to go to the library, it was simply too much of a hassle. These days, I'd say that about half the books I read come from the library.
Another reason for my increased library use, aside from the hassle being eliminated, is that I don't find the same joy in accumulating a virtual library as I did accumulating a physical library. There are no shelves in my living room to populate with books, only a hard drive, and that's just not the same. So I might as well just borrow the book instead of getting to keep it.