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Library director reports steady e-content use, rising Wi‑Fi use and Hoopla costs
Summary
The library director reported stable e-book use at 35–37% of checkouts, rising wireless usage at the Redlands location, an open-house visitor spike and breakdowns of e-content platform costs including a $6,000 annual Hoopla contract.
The Palestine Library director presented November and December usage reports showing e-content remains a major portion of circulation and that wireless usage at the Redlands location has increased.
Staff said e-books and audio now account for about 35 to 37 percent of all checkouts, a number that has held steady. Wireless use at the Carnegie/Redlands location rose in November and reached one of the highest monthly levels observed since relocating; staff described patrons using Wi‑Fi both inside and outside the building. The library reported roughly 89 visitors during an open-house morning (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) tied to downtown activity and another local event.
On collection activity, the…
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