The problem with ebooks (for libraries)

Ebookus · 11-21-2025, 08:57 AM

Ted talk discussing library lending of ebooks.

Gormagon · 11-22-2025, 11:58 AM

So? What is the problem? I only see one sentence in your post. Why don't you summarise the Ted talk in your own words and add a link as well?

Sirtel · 11-22-2025, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gormagon

So? What is the problem? I only see one sentence in your post. Why don't you summarise the Ted talk in your own words and add a link as well?

There is a Youtube video in the post. You don't see it?

Gormagon · 11-22-2025, 12:07 PM

No, I just see the sentence "This action is temporarily rate limited. Please retry in a few seconds."
I also don't allow JavaScript on most websites, this included. Besides it's just a matter of courtesy in my opinion to write a short summary, after all a forum is for discussions and not watching videos. I rather read something instead of watching a video, it just takes less time.

Sirtel · 11-22-2025, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gormagon

I rather read something instead of watching a video, it just takes less time.

Me too. I hate watching videos, so if there is a video or its link in a post, I almost never watch it. But that's a personal preference, not a site rule and others are free to do as they like, including posting videos.

DNSB · 11-22-2025, 02:49 PM

Not sure why a summary would be needed. Libraries pay more—often 2 to 3 times the cost—for ebooks compared to pbooks. Most ebooks come with a time/number of loans limit requiring the library to re-purchase ebooks while a pbook can be loaned as long as the library can keep it in decent condition.

11-21-2025, 08:57 AM	#1
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11-22-2025, 11:58 AM	#2
Gormagon monstrous mythical beast Posts: 56 Karma: 4000000 Join Date: May 2023 Device: Tab Ultra C, Meebook P78 Pro, TCL 50 Pro Nxtpaper, TCL Nxtpaper11	So? What is the problem? I only see one sentence in your post. Why don't you summarise the Ted talk in your own words and add a link as well?

11-22-2025, 12:07 PM	#4
Gormagon monstrous mythical beast Posts: 56 Karma: 4000000 Join Date: May 2023 Device: Tab Ultra C, Meebook P78 Pro, TCL 50 Pro Nxtpaper, TCL Nxtpaper11	No, I just see the sentence "This action is temporarily rate limited. Please retry in a few seconds." I also don't allow JavaScript on most websites, this included. Besides it's just a matter of courtesy in my opinion to write a short summary, after all a forum is for discussions and not watching videos. I rather read something instead of watching a video, it just takes less time.

11-22-2025, 02:49 PM	#6
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 48,605 Karma: 174510110 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Not sure why a summary would be needed. Libraries pay more—often 2 to 3 times the cost—for ebooks compared to pbooks. Most ebooks come with a time/number of loans limit requiring the library to re-purchase ebooks while a pbook can be loaned as long as the library can keep it in decent condition.

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