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Originally Posted by bjones6416
Please please please, y'all don't turn this into a nook vs. kindle thread! We've got plenty of those elsewhere. 
I just wanted to open a discussion about what we want from libraries, that's all. Really. |
One thing I know would be very useful is to have a request form in the Overdrive section. I've found that the request forms do not always go to the right person who knows about eBooks. And then you sit back and wait and wait not knowing if the request is going to be placed or not. Also the request form is setup more for paper books then eBooks. And the major problem is that if the library does get the eBook you've purchased, they cannot reserve it for you when it comes in. So you end up taking your chances that others may get it first. So you get 14 or 21 days at least to wait for it. And there is a way using ADE to return an ePub eBook before the borrow time is up and it's not published any place in the library's Overdrive site.
Help the library make it easier for the user and that will make it easier for them.
Oh yes, one thing I just thought of. I've seen libraries purchase eBooks that have an extremely limited appeal. The problem is that there is only so much money for eBooks and buying books that hardly anyone wants is not a good use of their budget. And please please please remind them that not everyone likes romance novels.