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What will this mean for other sites with similar programs? I know many libraries do similar "renting" of digital texts on their websites. I guess they will have
by radarsat1 2y ago
What will this mean for other sites with similar programs? I know many libraries do similar "renting" of digital texts on their websites. I guess they will have to shut down these programs.
For instance, I know this is Canadian so different jurisdiction but here is an example of one: https://montreal.ca/en/services/digital-book-loans https://montreal.ca/en/services/digital-book-loans
- Tomte 2y agoNot at all. They have contracts with publishers, they lend out only the licensed number of copies, and they pay a lot for the privilege. IA lent out infinite copies simultaneously, pays nothing and actively denied to even talk to publishers (and authors).
- solardev 2y agoIn the US, libraries pay for special ebook licenses that let them do this through an arrangement with the publishers.