While American libraries are noticing a rapid increase in the rate of e-book lending, most publishers are becoming more and more wary of this situation. Major publishers are still reluctant to make titles available in digital format. Alex Alben reports that publishers fear that the growing popularity of e-books will eat into their print-book sales.
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