I'm confused about your "hard work" alternative. OD is currently the best option for ebooks that offers a sufficient selection with (comparatively) minimal pain for the end user. The fact is, if the selection is no good or the pain factor is too high, they simply won't be used. It isn't as though libraries can offer their own solution, at least not without severely limiting the selection.
There is no going back. Many people are making use of their local library system that didn't or couldn't before digital services became widespread.
I would like to hear more about what you feel the alternative is.
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