Hey, remember HarperCollins' stupid, stupid decision to destroy library e-books after 26 loans? They somehow determined that physical library books only survive 26 loans to patrons before needing to be replaced. So, naturally, they decided to make library e-books that can only be loaned 26 times. Because they care about sustaining libraries. Because they want to do right by future generations of library patrons. Because they are greedy assholes who decided to milk libraries for more money.
A pair of Oklahoma librarians made a YouTube video that challenges HarperCollins' arbitrary-sounding 26 loan rule by showing some physical HarperCollins books from their collection and how long they've lasted:
If you don't want to watch the video, the results of their study are after the jump.
(Via Galleycat.)
Neil Gaiman Coraline: 48 checkouts (second copy of hypothetical eBook)
Stuart Woods Swimming to Catalina: 120 checkouts (fifth copy of hypothetical eBook)
Debbie Macomber Sooner or Later: 25 checkouts (one more check out for hypothetical eBook)
Sharon Creech Ruby Holler : 39 checkouts (second copy of hypothetical eBook)
Janet Evanovich Metro Girl: 65 checkouts (third copy of hypothetical eBook)
