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Library director warns commissioners digital-audiobook demand is swelling; county asks for circulation and cost data
Summary
Davidson County library leadership told commissioners that demand for eaudiobooks and ebooks is rising sharply and that per-checkout Hoopla and license models are expensive; commissioners asked the library to provide circulation and cost breakouts for 2024 and year-to-date numbers for budget consideration.
Davidson County library staff told commissioners on June 5 that electronic audiobooks and ebooks have grown rapidly and that per-checkout and license pricing models are straining the library’s contracted-services budget.
The library’s representative said two services drive digital use: Hoopla, which charges the library per checkout (typically $0.99–$3.99 per title, depending on popularity), and the OverDrive/Libby…
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