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- Most major publishers and their respective imprints do not make their eBooks available to libraries.
- Not all titles are available in digital format; many publishers do not release digital simultaneously with print.
- Other publishers have drastically hiked the price of their eBooks for the library market, which, at times, inhibits the library's ability to purchase multiple copies of a book.
The American Library Association is engaged in discussions with book publishers to remedy this situation. To find out more, read this helpful overview from Library Journal.
From NPR: Libraries 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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