New program allows
library borrowers to also buy books
Toronto (March 6, 2013) – Toronto Public Library is offering
customers the option to buy books via its website. When browsing for books, library customers will be
able to select a “buy now” option that will link them to Indigo’s website when
there is a copy available to buy. Additional retailers will be added shortly.
“We’re happy to offer this innovative
program. We know that many library customers do a mix of borrowing books from
the library and buying their own copies. It’s great to give those customers the
opportunity to purchase books and at the same time support their library,” said
Paul Ainslie, Chair of the Toronto Public Library Board.
The
library will receive a portion of the sale price, and will use these funds to
support its collections and services. More information about the program is available.
As
always, Toronto Public Library encourages Torontonians to borrow materials from
its collection of more than 11 million items including books, ebooks, CDs and
DVDs in 40 languages.
About Toronto Public Library
Toronto
Public Library is the world's busiest
urban public library system. Every year, more than 18 million people visit our
branches in neighbourhoods across the city and borrow more than 32 million
items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at
torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131. To get the most
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