The Toronto Public Library is exploring the possibility of installing an automated kiosk that dispenses books in Union Station, Canada's busiest transit facility.

"A lot of people go through busy hubs like Union Station every day and it's a convenience for them," said Anne Bailey, the director of branch libraries for the Toronto Public Library.

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The kiosk would "look somewhat like a vending machine," she said. Borrowers can use a touchscreen to select books, CDs or DVDs. They then swipe their library cards, check out the items they are interested in and return them to the kiosk by the due date.

"We think that people will really benefit from this type of access to our service and it will also introduce new people to the library."

Would you use a vending machine service for books? Do you still visit your local library branch?

(This poll is not scientific. It is based on readers' votes.)