Hello how may I help you? can you tell me if the hobbit is currently on loan? Yes, that book is on loan right now, but it's available as an online copy. does the online copy cost anything extra? No, there is no cost for it. Do you want to check it out? how long will i be able to have the online copy for? You can keep the online copy for two weeks. ok that sounds good, i'll do that OK, I'll add it to your account. thank you very much You're welcome.