I'm no expert on ebooks, but wouldn't it also depend on the DRM associated with the ebook file too?
Ebooks which libraries lend have their own DRM which prevents the files being used beyond the loan period or copies being made. I would suspect that a retail (paid for) ebook could be copied, perhaps as part of synchronising the ebook reader with the relevant software on a PC. If the file isn't protected in some way, I'm not sure it would be acceptable.
Just my thoughts however - I could be wrong!
Regards,
Richard.
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of karen Gibbins
Sent: 19 March 2010 13:33
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Subject: ebook public library loans
I wonder if anyone can help. A colleague has asked me whether it is
acceptable from a copyright and public library lending rights aspect to
download an ebook (free or paid for) onto a portable device such as an ebook
reader and then repeatedly loan this device and ebook just as you would a
book.
I believe that subject to the ebook licence this would be acceptable. Am I
right?
Many thanks
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