'Unaffordable, unsustainable and extremely unfair':  Libraries battle publishers for equal access to ebooks

Libraries battle publishers for equal access to ebooks

Traditional books on the shelves of MTU Bishopstown library in Cork. Picture Denis Minihane.

There is a lot we can improve on in this country, but our libraries are one public service realm where we truly shine.

In recent years, local libraries have done stellar work removing potential barriers that stop people from making full use of their services.