Benefits
- Most copyright fees are covered by the library
- Can place entire books, music CDs, and video on reserve.
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Limitations
- Limited to on-campus use during the hours the library is open.
- One copy can be used by one person at a time.
- Non-return of overdue items is subject to overdue fines.
- Frequently used paper copies are subject to wear and tear, missing pages, rearrangement, etc.
- Replacement of lost items is not immediate and during this time item is not available to students.
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Benefits
- Most copyright fees are covered by the library.
- 24/7 access.
- Read at one's own pace without worry of others waiting in line to use.
- Not necessary to print the item. Able to read item directly from computer.
- No lines at the Circulation Desk waiting for a high demand item to be returned.
- Multiple students can have access to the same item at the same time.
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Limitations
- Cannot place entire books, music CDs, or videos on reserve.
- Speed of retrieval is dependent on the Internet connection speed.
- Not all items can be placed electronically.
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