Restrictions on eAudio: License does not expire.Restrictions on library eAudio: Expires after 24 months.Restrictions on consumer eBook: License does not expire.Restrictions on library eBook: License expires after 24 months.The below example shows library and consumer pricing in July 2020 for The Room Where It Happened by John Bolton. In many cases the publishers charge the library more than the cost of a print copy. The price that we pay to the publishers for eBooks is higher than the price charged to consumers. We try to anticipate which titles will be popular by purchasing extra copies but we don’t have the funds to buy enough copies to fill every patron request immediately.ĮBooks are less expensive than print books. ![]() The publishers require us to abide by one copy/one user model just as we do with physical books. Libraries have to purchase an eBook in the same way they purchase physical books. Why are there any waits for eBooks? Aren’t these virtual? ![]() Some publishers will not allow libraries to loan their titles in Kindle format even though you, as a consumer, can purchase a copy that is Kindle compatible. I thought all eBooks owned by the library were Kindle compatible but some titles won’t work on my Kindle. In the meantime, our libraries will have the title you want in a different format, or we are happy to help you find other, similar authors or titles while you wait. All of these factors can affect our ability to purchase titles to meet the demands of our users. In addition, we often have to purchase licenses for a set number of uses (e.g., they expire after 26 checkouts), or a set amount of time (e.g., they expire after 12 months), depending on the terms of the license. ![]() There are also some publishers that will not sell eBooks to libraries and library consortia. Therefore, we are not always able to purchase a title even when we know there is high demand for it. In the case of Blackstone Audio, we cannot purchase a title until has been released for at least 90 days. ![]() Several publishers impose limitations on which titles a library can purchase and when they can purchase them. Why do I have to wait so long for eBooks and eAudiobooks?
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