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pegasi&prefects · 01-29-2015, 04:39 AM

My problem with (or rather, the problem with me and libraries) is that I am terrible about returning books. The fines cost more than my Scribd subscription. I also prefer ebooks these days, and the system used for ebooks in Australian libraries doesn't really work for me.

Also, my toddler can't rip pages out of borrowed ebooks. *weeps*

Don't get me wrong, I am massively pro library, I was a librarian, after all! I think they are a huge asset to the community and social justice. South Australia also operates a One Library scheme, where you can access books from any branch in the state for free by putting them on hold. That means that even in tiny rural libraries, there is a wonderful range of books available to borrow.

01-29-2015, 04:39 AM	#74
pegasi&prefects Eleanor Beresford Posts: 62 Karma: 1016946 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite	My problem with (or rather, the problem with me and libraries) is that I am terrible about returning books. The fines cost more than my Scribd subscription. I also prefer ebooks these days, and the system used for ebooks in Australian libraries doesn't really work for me. Also, my toddler can't rip pages out of borrowed ebooks. weeps Don't get me wrong, I am massively pro library, I was a librarian, after all! I think they are a huge asset to the community and social justice. South Australia also operates a One Library scheme, where you can access books from any branch in the state for free by putting them on hold. That means that even in tiny rural libraries, there is a wonderful range of books available to borrow. Last edited by pegasi&prefects; 01-29-2015 at 04:41 AM.