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Re:The Seattle Public Library is reducing maximum digital holds by LeafItAlone on Tuesday April 23, 2024 @05:58PM (#40137842)
> Public libraries really should stay away from e-anything, in my opinion. No library would purchase anything of the sort under my watch.

Why not? What are your goals of a public library?

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Re:The Seattle Public Library is reducing maximum digital holds by kazinator on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @11:13AM (#40145332)
Strictly physical items. Books, musical instruments, power tools ... no e-garbage.

Nothing with an expiring license or ongoing fees.

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Re:The Seattle Public Library is reducing maximum digital holds by LeafItAlone on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @01:19PM (#40147149)
That seems to be your implementation. What are your goals?
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