- I completely understand your frustration, unfortunately [insert publisher] has chosen not to allow public libraries to loan their e-books. If you would like, I can provide you with contact information for [insert publisher]. http://librarianbyday.net/2012/02/09/how-to-talk-to-your-patrons-about-penguin-other-publishers-not-loaning-ebooks-to-libraries/ 23 comments books