Chris Nelson
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I know people swear by physical books, but after college, I had way too many and I realized how much more convenient it was to have them digitally. Less space taken up and I could have all of them at once. Plus, I got to read Bram Stoker's Dracula for free!
02:36 AM - Sep 14, 2023
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Chris Lawton
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In response to Chris Nelson.
If you buy a print book, you own it, the publisher got their cut that's it. For individuals & #libraries alike.

But eBooks aren't treated that way & if this continues, it is going to financially ruin libraries.

https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/internet-archive-lawsuit-libraries-books/
03:45 AM - Sep 14, 2023
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Chris Nelson
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In response to Chris Lawton.
Honestly, I think politician (Republican) meddling is going to kill libraries faster.
04:58 AM - Sep 14, 2023
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Chris Lawton
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In response to Chris Nelson.
One of the great things is the out if copyright stuff you can get free. But, as a healthcare librarian this fascinates me because ALL our med students come in wanting physical books - maybe they're easier to flick back & forth through when studying?
02:41 AM - Sep 14, 2023
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Chris Nelson
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In response to Chris Lawton.
It's easier to bookmark and reference later. Plus you can sell them back if you need to. I still haven't gotten over only getting like $5 back for one of my books because Pluto wasn't a planet anymore.
05:00 AM - Sep 14, 2023
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Just Judith'n'ALF #VotedYes
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In response to Chris Nelson.
I moved into a smaller space and needed to pass books on, so I did, but the place felt empty.
:( I went to the community book shed and bought thre of them back, but my veriest fave was gone.
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I still have them, but now love my kindle.
02:40 AM - Sep 14, 2023
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