For this week, the Dude takes another quick look at eBooks and Audiobooks. He’s been working on some handouts and fact sheets for the Nebraska eReads program, and here is one of the resultant charts. As many of you know, eBook and Audiobook circulations are notably increasing, as evidenced by the chart to the right. Circulation has increased about 39% from last year. Keep in mind, however, that there are more participating OverDrive libraries as well (more borrowers in the ocean of electronic content that adds to the rise in circulation). A few other facts about eBooks and Audiobooks in Nebraska:
- There are now over 8 million eBooks available (over 88% increase from 2012)
- There are now over 794,000 AudioBooks available (over 96% increase from 2012)
- The return on investment for every dollar invested is $2.72
- Virtual visitors had to wait 204,502 times for desired titles in 2014
- There are now 167 Participating Libraries offering eBooks and Audiobooks via the OverDrive consortium
If the budget request for FY 2016 and FY 2017 is approved, the following additional items could be purchased/licensed:
For FY 2016:
- 8,300 eBooks could be purchased/licensed
- 2,800 Audiobooks could be purchased/licensed
For FY 2017:
- 9,000 eBooks could be purchased/licensed
- 3,100 Audiobooks could be purchased/licensed
Shaka.
For this week, the Dude takes another quick look at eBooks and Audiobooks. He’s been working on some handouts and fact sheets for the Nebraska eReads program, and here is one of the resultant charts. As many of you know, eBook and Audiobook circulations are notably increasing, as evidenced by the chart to the right. Circulation has increased about 39% from last year. Keep in mind, however, that there are more participating OverDrive libraries as well (more borrowers in the ocean of electronic content that adds to the rise in circulation). A few other facts about eBooks and Audiobooks in Nebraska:
