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Originally Posted by FizzyWater
I don't think that's true in even the simplest terms - the libraries have limited contracts with Overdrive.
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I don't know what their contracts say. However, Overdrive is no longer the only library services vendor.
I believe Overdrive is being ornery about transfers, and the libraries need to be on top of that -- and, I suspect, will not be to Overdrive's benefit as competing services pick up steam.
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Originally Posted by FizzyWater
I don't think they automatically can convert books to a different ebook provider, for example, if their contracts expire.
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Technically it should not be difficult at all for a library services provider to crank out a simple spreadsheet with the title, ISBN/ASIN, and number of copies. It's not like a competing provider needs the library to upload a bunch of files.