Thread: Your Library's E-book Results --- The Rankings!
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Old 08-03-2010, 05:57 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by simplyparticular View Post
This is a fabulous amount of work. Thank you.

My only reminder would be that numbers aren't everything. Every library's selection is slightly different, and so is their traffic. I have cards for both Buffalo and New York.
You're welcome. Yes, numbers can be deceptive and that's why I try to count unique titles. I figure 30 titles (one format) is better than 10 (3 formats). And I noticed many libraries had large non-fiction books which may not appeal to everyone. Also, saw lots of romances but I figure it shows the libraries are willing to utilize new technology and open to suggested titles when requested.

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Originally Posted by texasnightowl View Post
Any DC area residents?

So, let's say I'm considering the non-resident Washington D.C. library card option...which location is typically most convenient for someone coming from out of town? I don't know whether I would take the train up (6 hrs but puts me at Union Station) or drive (4.5 or 5 hrs but have to deal with traffic and not knowing where I'm going!). I'd be coming up I-95 from North Carolina... Any suggestions?
Sorry, I must correct Washington DC's numbers. I forgot to adjust for multiple formats. DC library has many mobi versions. Another option is the Virginia Beach library, if it's closer, they have 4999 titles with 4365 being fiction for $35 annual fee walk-in only. I'll have to add VB to the list.

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Originally Posted by KarenH View Post
Wow, thanks for the information!

I feel very fortunate to have access to Seattle's library system, it's great!

One more to add to the list: Oregon Digital Library Consortium - 6003 ePUB titles, and 1043 PDF. I know there is some overlap between the two formats, but the majority of titles seem to be limited to one format or the other.
Washington County Oregon is part of the Consortium. I listed it as a poster uses it here.
Seattle has a nice set-up. Many of their new titles are offered in multiple formats too. I had to adjust their numbers down considerably. For mobi users it's very good.
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