Public Library Use of eBooks
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This study gives highly detailed data on the eBook purchasing and use habits of a sample of 70 public libraries. The survey helps its readers to answer questions such as: how much are public libraries spending on eBooks? How much do they spend on specific vendors and publishers such as OverDrive, Baker & Taylor, EBSCO, Recorded Books, Gale and Harper Collins, Penguin/Random House and many others. The study also gives detailed data on the extent that various eBook use and purchasing models accoun
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This data-rich report provides an essential snapshot of how public libraries are navigating the complex digital landscape, offering granular data on spending with major vendors like OverDrive, Baker & Taylor, and Penguin Random House. It delivers concrete answers to critical questions about library ebook acquisition budgets, vendor-specific expenditures, and the adoption of various purchasing models. For anyone involved in library collection development or digital resource management, this study serves as a vital benchmarking tool.
What makes this research distinctive is its highly specific, vendor-by-vendor breakdown, allowing libraries to compare their own spending and strategies directly against a national sample. The data on the prevalence of different purchasing models is particularly valuable for understanding the financial and operational pressures facing public library systems today. This report will be most impactful for library directors, collection development managers, and publishers seeking to understand the real-world market dynamics of library ebook distribution.
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