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Libraries Grapple With The Downside Of E-Books

May 29, 2012 - 10:04am — Bibliofuture

Digital books are the fastest growing area of publishing. Libraries are seeing a surge in demand for e-book titles as well, but there's a downside. Most major publishers won't allow libraries to lend their titles, while others impose restrictions or charge double or triple the print price.

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June 30, 2012 - 4:02pm — Anonymous

Why the attention now?

This is been an issue for media collections for quite some time. The most common scenario is new recordings are issued only as downloadable content through iTunes. Libraries cannot provide this content for patrons because the iTunes license doesn't allow this use. I love digital content, but it's going to create a serious information barrier for those who don't have the means to pay for it.

June 30, 2012 - 7:05pm — Anonymous

Why the attention now?

>>Why the attention now?

Because now is where we are.

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