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Irish libraries are facing a crisis due to the extortionate cost of eBooks. President of The Library Association of Ireland Cathal McCauley, told Sean Irish libraries are encountering an uphill battle to remain feasible due to “scandalous” price...

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14.36 9 Jun 2022


E books in libraries


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14.36 9 Jun 2022


Irish libraries are facing a crisis due to the extortionate cost of eBooks. President of The Library Association of Ireland Cathal McCauley, told Sean Irish libraries are encountering an uphill battle to remain feasible due to “scandalous” price increases, restrictive licensing terms, and a lack of availability where eBooks are concerned.


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