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Originally Posted by Barcey
The problem is that the current copyright laws have broken the free market system, it doesn't work when one side can make all the rules. The publishers have demonstrated that they won't negotiate a fair deal with the libraries. The governments need to step in and mandate what the publishers will be paid via the library system.
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The libraries are not required to purchase the books. I'm pretty sure that's how the system works. It would also be good if they let their patrons know why they do not have these books and give them contact details for the publishers.