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Re:Libraries struggle to afford e-books, seek new laws in fi... by elijaht on Saturday March 16, 2024 @05:54PM (#39729824)
> that it should be dealt with the same as a hard copy, i.e. only one person can borrow it at a time.

That's how it works in every library system I have dealt with

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Re:Libraries struggle to afford e-books, seek new laws in fi... by j_maffe on Saturday March 16, 2024 @06:15PM (#39729961)
Yeah same but as the article states, there are extra terms in the agreement such as a maximum of 26 loans and a two-year renewal, whichever comes first. And the ebook is usually 4 times more expensive than the physical one just for that period. It should be treated just like a hard copy in all these manners.
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