6. To stay on the cutting edge To engage patrons To allow patrons to try out a new technology before buying it Save money on new titles Why libraries lend e-readers
7. Donations Gift funds Grants Large budgets Justify cost by lower cost of e-books How libraries pay for e-readers
8. Allow patrons to download one title of their choosing Librarians decide, with suggestions from patrons Titles picked to correspond with curriculum Different e-readers for different subjects How libraries choose titles
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10. Some e-readers for in library use only Shorter borrowing times than books Higher fines Borrowing agreements Minimum age Guidelines for borrowing