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Originally Posted by AnemicOak
Right, I thought that was the fee that was covering DRM charges, bandwidth, developing websites for the libraries and increased tech support. It would make sense for it to go up with all of the increased usage and in return increased costs associated with that. Whether it's reasonable or not I have no idea, but so far I haven't seen libraries flocking to competing systems so I guess I figured they all charged similar admin fees.
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Actually there are a number of libraries (including mine) that have other systems or are looking for them. Unfortunately, the other one at my library doesn't have a lot of books. The issue, of course, is always the same: getting the publishers onboard.
My librarian didn't break down what the cost was for--just the flat fee for being part of it period went up and it was already a fairly large cost. It does get used, but I am not sure it gets used enough for them to keep the system! I am hoping they do because I use it, but we'll see. I haven't asked for an update lately. I should go visit and do that!