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Directors review BadgerLink cuts and Hoopla subscription as budget pressure point
Summary
Library staff reported that BadgerLink discontinued two databases and that Hoopla remains under review; the director said Hoopla costs about $25,000 annually and provides immediate access, while physical circulation cost and other services were compared.
Library leadership reported that two databases previously provided through BadgerLink (LearningExpress and AutoRepairSource) are no longer available through the state resource, and the board discussed whether to continue the Hoopla digital-content subscription amid budget pressures.
The director said BadgerLink is no longer supplying LearningExpress…
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