O.K., now that I have your attention, I was just kidding. This is not the death of libraries at all, but there are two significant issues libraries should be aware of regarding ebooks in libraries and the Kansas Overdrive audiobook and ebook service in particular. Overdrive is also known as the “Audiobooks, Music and More” service. 1. The State Library has been in extended negotiations with Overdrive regarding changes in that contract. NEKLS has previously advised libraries to suspend Overdrive purchases due to the uncertainty of that contract. That temporary “boycott” has had a powerful influence on the contract negotiations, and I am confident that a new contract will be signed with Overdrive in the near future. However, this is… Read More »The Death of Libraries: Overdrive, Harper-Collins and You