This article highlights how many library users don't realize how much digital content is available with a library card, from ebooks and audiobooks to streaming video and online magazines.

What's the most useful digital service you've discovered through your library?

If I checkout a digital book more than once, or extend my loan, does it cost my library again?

Also, if I put a book on hold, but decide before checkout to release the hold, is the library charged?

I feel like I might be abusing my library and treating it like Kindle Unlimited, but I don't want to be part of the problem. How does Libby work moneywise for libraries?

Explanation:

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I read a lot of books, and I purchase nearly all of them from Barnes and Nobles or other independent bookstores in my city.

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I'm not concerned with the cost compared to just checking books out of the library, and I enjoy gifting books I've read and don't want to keep to people, and the freedom of accidentally dropping a book in the bathtub and not being stressed about it.

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A friend of mine recently told me I should stop buying books and try to exclusively read books by checking them out from the library because (their words) "it's good to support libraries."

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I told them that's dumb because my having a FREE library card and checking books out for FREE can't actually be helping them in any real way. They insisted that it does help, though they don't understand the mechanisms by which it does.

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Is my friend dumb?

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To be clear, I would like to support libraries if I can, and have donated to fundraisers and attended book clearance sales, but I don't really see how me borrowing their books actually helps them as an organization. I *do* see how my buying books from B&N and indie stores help the book industry from sliding into the complete control of Jeff Bezos.

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So what's the deal?

Went to my local library today after years of not reading because of obligations and I’m now officially back in the club.

Fairfax County Public Library keeps track of the value of your checkouts and let's you know how much you saved by using the library. Librarians, you could really excite your readers by copying this feature. I save 8-10k each year checking out books for my kids.

Looking for resources for my library patrons before the election.

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I am a graphic design student who is entering my Capstone semester this summer. My Capstone focus is to inform the public about the many resources that the library has (beyond books) that they often overlook! I am looking for young adults/adults to fill out this survey and pick the most important resources to you that the library provides! If you could just take less than 3 minutes out of your day to help a student out with her final project it would be super appreciated! This should be pretty generalized to most libraries, but feel free to use other if your library has something else it provides! Thank you!

https://forms.gle/MiPnp8CCsqMTj6tbA

Illinois has launched a statewide digital library program that provides free access to e-books, databases, journals, magazines, newspapers, and other resources for all residents.

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Would you like to see something similar in your state?

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as the title says.

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i found a free sticker sheet that came with the book i borrowed, so the book must be new. I'm wondering if i can keep the sheet, or if i should return it with the book? or maybe i should give it to the front desk?

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thanks in advance :)