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Library reports record Hoopla month, discusses digital circulation and licensing pressures
Summary
Director Daniel Mokley reported that Hoopla had nearly 800 checkouts in January and cost the library about $1,900 that month, while Libby holds and publisher licensing have tightened purchase decisions for digital audiobooks and licenses.
Duchesne County Libraries reported a record month for Hoopla in January, with nearly 800 checkouts, and discussed how digital service costs and publisher licensing affect purchasing decisions.
Director Daniel Mokley told the board that Hoopla’s nearly 800 checkouts in January consumed about $1,900 of the library’s digital budget. He said overall circulation (digital plus physical) is at an all-time high for the county, but that some physical formats — notably audiobooks on CD and video — remain below pre‑pandemic levels. Mokley described active management of Libby purchases, noting that some single-title audiobook holds can cost $60–$90, prompting the library to wait until multiple holds justify purchase or to opt for time-limited licenses.
Mokley credited the Beehive consortium with supplying much of the county’s digital content and said grants have helped offset patron‑facing hardware purchases. He emphasized trying to balance patron demand with limited funds.
Board members discussed trends and asked clarifying questions; no formal budget adjustments were proposed at the meeting.
