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Originally Posted by SteveEisenberg
So Canada could do an experiment. Change Canadian copyright to force the prices libraries pay for eBooks down to the point where there aren't significant waits. Then see what happens to the quality of books about Canada past and present. Of course, that will be a judgment call, but if I'm still around and alert in a few decades (I'm 64 now), I'll be interested to make it.
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I doubt it could or would be done through a change in copyright -- that resides with the author in most cases while the prices are set by the publisher. I would be more likely expect a change that limits the difference between the prices charged to public libraries compared to the prices paid by the consumer for the same book. Possibly with a payment to the author for each loan which would bring them onside. Of course, there will be the usual loopholes to keep the lawyers happy and employed.