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nixxon t1_j9whslc wrote

Expanding "digital services" is just going to end up being more expensive than having books you can keep. They set limits on how long the library "owns" access to the books -- such utter bullshit.

Definitely complain to those in power to change this, but also do some reading on open access journals and books which I'm hoping will take off. Cut out the publishing companies and just share knowledge.

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Jun1p3rsm0m t1_ja05btn wrote

Plus, most texts aren’t even available in digital editions. The librarians that spoke on Vermont Edition explained this, as well as how expensive it would be to lease digital texts. Publishers don’t let you purchase them, they are leased. And 10x more expensive if purchased by an institution compared to the same text on amazon. I might not be saying it exactly right, but it was a really fascinating show.

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SaveOurLibrariesVSU OP t1_j9yjegb wrote

We'll look into that, thanks! And yes, it's been pointed out to admins multiple times that maintaining a digital catalogue will be a much more expensive venture than maintaining our physical book collection. They only say it's the "way of the future".

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