Libraries are feeling the cost burden of e-book popularity

The increasing ubiquity of e-books might be a good thing for avid readers, but walk into a library and you will hear a different side of the story. Many libraries across the United States are locked in a battle over e-books, which generally cost much more to purchase than printed books. This expense can weigh heavily on libraries, thanks to the high level of demand for e-books. Now, some of these institutions are fighting back against the higher costs.

Why do e-books cost libraries more?