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DC-area public libraries struggle to meet the demand for e-books - Washington Post

There are not enough digital versions of best-selling books at Washington area public libraries, leading to lengthy waits for borrowers. Some titles cannot be borrowed at all because publishers are not willing to make them available to libraries. Here’s a comparison of e-book availability of Washington Post bestsellers in area library systems, using Fairfax County as an indicator for Virginia.

Full article: As demand for e-books soars, libraries struggle to stock their virtual shelves