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    Commentary: A major publisher is denying library users access to new e-books. That's wrong

    by John F. Szabo and Skye Patrick, Los Angeles Times Dec 10, 2019 3 minutes

    Public libraries level the playing field. They ensure that everyone has access to books - not just those who can afford to purchase them. More than 7.4 million patrons of the city and county library systems of Los Angeles rely on us to fulfill that promise.

    In an increasingly digital world, that means providing access to e-books and audiobooks. Already this year, our library users have downloaded more than 6 million titles - an increase of nearly 20% over last year - and

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