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Escondido trustees hear March changes to digital lending; board to review impact next meeting
Summary
Library staff implemented March 3 changes that require full Escondido library cards for the digital-lending platform, tightened eligibility and applied a monthly budget cap; downloads have dropped from prior levels, board gave staff direction to continue current settings and return with data at the next meeting.
Library staff reported to the Board of Trustees that, effective March 3, the library tightened access to its digital-lending platform by requiring users to present a full Escondido library card number and placing the service under a monthly budget cap. Staff said the changes were intended to ensure downloads are directed to Escondido residents, people who work or study in Escondido, and other eligible local patrons.
The policy changes and immediate effects
A staff presenter told trustees that since March 3 only patrons with full Escondido public library cards can use the service and that library cards must be in good standing (staff described a local standard of fees below a ceiling). Staff said an exception process exists: users who present proof (digital or printed) of identity and local eligibility — for example a photo ID plus a pay stub or school registration — may receive…
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