Writers Tricks of the Trade Volume 6 Issue 3

Digital Library Trends (Cont’d) and nonfiction genres, including travel, enable “always available” non-fiction,. collections to provide all readers with ready-to-borrow options.  Libraries are benefiting from One Copy, One User model for popular and evergreen titles that amortize the cost of titles across multiple years of circulation. 3. Self-published, indie authors, and non-English materials on the rise.  With authors such as Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Deborah Bladon, and Tijan seeing their indie books reach the New York Times digital bestseller list, independent author titles are growing at a 20 percent rate, and selfpublished eBooks are growing even more quickly – with 40 percent more titles being borrowed (2016 Q1 vs. 2015 Q1).  Spanish, Chinese, Russian, French, and other non-English readers are discovering the growing eBook and audiobook catalogs now available from OverDrive in their communities. As digital circulation continues to soar, librarians are requesting more data to maximize their digital collection and development practices. OverDrive has developed tools such as OverDrive Insights, Data Reports and Smart Lists to help libraries serve entire communities and enhance the user experience. OverDrive Insights provides librarians real-time analytics on their collections and more reference points to manage budget and boost circulation. Smart Lists help insure must-have titles are automatically flagged for considerations under multiple criteria. “This spike in library lending of eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video is the result of the tremendous efforts of thousands of librarians, as well as significant easeof-use improvements including seamless integration with library catalogs,” said Shannon Lichty, OverDrive’s Director of Partner Services. “We’re also seeing the effects of new access models publishers are offering through OverDrive, which have increased availability for readers.” Public library patrons across the U.S. and Canada can enjoy eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video and periodicals on a single website via smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops and other major devices. Find your library at www.overdrive.com. THE RADIO SHOW IS PRESENTED BY WRITERS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA NOW REBROADCASTING THE POPULAR BLOG TALK RADIO SERIES EVERY 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY AT 6:00 PDT/9:00 EDT. CLICK RADIO SHOW BELOW FOR THE SCHEDULE WRITERS TRICKS OF THE TRADE BLOG BOOK EZINE RADIO SHOW FACEBOOK Listen to archived radio shows now on You Tube WRITERS’ TRICKS OF THE TRADE PAGE 17 MAY - JUNE 2016

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