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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl
I have access to these services too. It's amazing the variety of information that is available, and I expect more platforms to develop as more people go digital and technology keeps changing.
Thankfully my library did not drop Zinio because I certainly make good use of it! I need to check out Hoopla. I don't realize that it was more than audiobooks and also had movies!
Some other services that I have access to are: - Gale Reference Library
- National Geographic
- IndieFilms
- Freegal
Freegal has a great selection of music.  |
I have access to those and more. In the end, the only platforms I use are OverDrive, Hoopla, and Zinio. I have no need for the others.
My libraries were early adopters of digital downloads and have experimented with other platforms. Instead of switching from OverDrive to the competition, they end up dropping the other ones. No one uses them. My friends use OverDrive. To them, nothing else exits. These other platforms just aren't gaining traction here in Seattle.
Hoopla does audiobooks, music, and videos. I've used it a couple of times to get the Twilight Zone Radio Dramas. Haven't tried videos yet. I never do music from the library, because I get more than enough through streaming radio and Prime.