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Library leaders urge county to fund growing demand for ebooks and eaudiobooks
Summary
Davidson County Library staff told commissioners digital checkouts are rising rapidly and that per-checkout costs for eaudiobooks (Hoopla) and license models (Libby/Overdrive) are increasing. Commissioners asked for circulation and expenditure data so the budget can be adjusted if needed.
Library Director Sheila (last name not provided) briefed commissioners on June 5 about rising demand for digital materials and increasing costs tied to eaudiobook and ebook platforms (mentioned: Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive).
She told the board Hoopla charges the library a per-checkout fee (typically $0.99 to about $3.99 depending on title…
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