LIBRARIES HAVE DIGITAL MEDIA!

LIBRARIES HAVE DIGITAL MEDIA!

According to a recent survey, 94% of public libraries in the U.S. offer eBooks and other digital content.* In fact, library users are on track to check out 200 million digital items from OverDrive, a leading digital distribution platform for libraries, this year. That’s a 24% increase from 2015—which was itself a 24% increase over 2014!

September 18th is Read an eBook Day, a celebration of modern storytelling.  Be a part of the festivities by checking out your favorite eBook from your library.  Join the conversation by sharing what you’re reading and stories about why you love eBooks on social media using the hashtag #eBookLove.

Visit readanebookday.com to learn more.

 

* "2015 Ebook Usage Reports: Public Libraries," Library Journal and School Library Journal. See also the American Library Association's "Digital Inclusion Survey 2014-2015," which reported that more than 90% of libraries provide access to eBooks.

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