Ingram Content Group Inc., US, has added a new content access model to its MyiLibrary e-content platform to provide libraries greater flexibility in e-book lending.
Access Model, MyiLibrary's latest model, enables libraries to purchase a set of access credits for an e-book and lend it simultaneously to multiple patrons for a set cost, and lending period. For libraries, the model can easily eliminate turnaways due to concurrent use, and provides libraries with a relevant tool to make the most out of high usage titles. The Access model is compatible with MyiLibrary's other popular acquisition models including Perpetuity, Patron Selection and Short-Term Loan.
Ingram's MyiLibrary platform provides a single source for content hosting, archiving, discovery, access and purchasing. More than 3,000 academic, professional, and public libraries around the world have integrated the platform into daily lending activities, and have access to more than 400,000 titles that cover all major disciplines. Using the platform, library patrons can read content online, or download to a PC, laptop or digital device.
