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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
What I know about library acquisitions could easy fill a thimble... maybe half way. But aren't libraries supposed to buy special versions of the books in their collections? I remember reading somewhere that libraries pay on average two and a half times cover price for titles in their catalog.
So it may be that they would not be allowed to take your retail purchased book.
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Are you referring to the library bound hardcovers? They are more expensive but also more durable. Locally, there is no requirement for the library to purchase them but they keep the replacement costs down so it's worthwhile for the library.
The local library branch I tend to haunt has a large collection of paperbacks as well and those tend to have short lifespans.