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Originally Posted by crossi
Ebooks don't have space limitations like paper books. If the price is good and the reviews are good for an indie the librarians need to rethink their mindset. Especially at the prices the BPHs are asking. At least long enough to give the BPHs something to think about.
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The limitation with ebooks is Overdrive's administration costs which have doubled in recent years. Libraries, including mine, were left reeling with the unexpected burden they now face in the new contract. My library doesn't promote ebooks like they used to and have reduced new purchases to a few dozen each month.