The e-book library model doesn't work without high-ish prices because the barrier to use is incredibly low and access is universal. There'd be no reason to buy

The e-book library model doesn't work without high-ish prices because the barrier to use is incredibly low and access is universal. There'd be no reason to buy books. Before e-books, books wore out, so the library had to buy replacements. Books were also more expensive, and libraries might have increased demand.