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Originally Posted by leebase
You are right about the hassle of waiting which remains about the sole reason for buying the book.
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The limited checkout time is even more of a reason, if you ask me (and a fair few people I know), if the book has a hold list. You can't choose when you read the book, or how long you take.
Personally I find very few of your "friction" aspects of paper library lending any sort of friction at all, but I suppose some people are not very organised, or live some distance from a library, or have library staff who fail to check books properly on their return. We have a great library branch system in my city, plus a Books on Wheels service for those who can't get to the library, as well as rates-funded council buses for seniors and disabled people who prefer to attend in person. Emails are sent automatically three days from the due date and at the due date, and you can reserve and renew books online.