How Can We Harness This?

December 9, 2011 - 9:46am — Closed Stacks

"I read an interesting, if depressing article the other day about how many people are now going to bookstores to browse the shelves, making a note of what they see and then buying that book from an online retailer for a cheaper price. It’s become such a ubiquitous practice that it’s got its own name: showcasing, and booksellers (rightly) hate it. Admittedly, I’ve done a similar thing, but it’s so that I could then go to the library and check it out for free."

Full Post at Closedstacks.com: http://www.closedstacks.com/?p=3356