what does borrowing on internet archive mean are there fees or does it just automatically get removed

Borrowing on Internet Archive usually means you get temporary access to a digital copy, like checking out a library book online. It typically does not cost money , and the loan usually ends automatically after the borrowing period, so the item is “returned” without you doing anything.

What it means

When a title is borrowable, Internet Archive lets you read it for a limited time rather than keep a permanent download. Some items can be read online only, while others can be downloaded for the loan period if the title supports that option.

Fees

For standard book borrowing, the sources found describe free borrowing. A different Internet Archive service for certain media programs mentions a separate processing fee for shipping a USB flash drive, but that is not the same as ordinary ebook borrowing.

Automatic removal

Yes, borrowed items are usually removed automatically when the loan expires. One help page says loans expire after 2 weeks and automatically return at the end of that period.

Practical example

If you borrow an ebook for 14 days, you can read it during that window, and then access ends on its own when the loan period is over. If the title only offers a 1-hour borrow option, that usually means there is no downloadable checkout copy available.

Removal by Internet Archive

Separate from borrowing, some titles can also be taken down from the collection due to copyright or takedown requests. That is about the archive’s catalog, not the normal end of a loan.

TL;DR: borrowing is usually free, temporary, and auto-expires; no manual removal is needed for the loan itself.