PSA! You’re not “screwing over the man” by shitting on independent authors. You’re just taking their livelihood. And we’re not talking about KU books.
[Image ID: A screenshot of a tweet by username @KBrombergDriven. The text reads:
“½ Every time you return an ebook at Amazon, the author is charged back more than what they were paid for the sale. Yes, that means we could owe Amazon at the end of the month. Since TikToks went viral saying ‘it’s okay to return ebooks’
2/2 most authors returns have skyrocketed. Reading and returning a book is stealing. If you want free books, try the library app, Libby (among others) #AmazonisNotALibrary”
On June 1st, the indie author + public library revolution expands as OverDrive announces a pilot program called SELF-e Select on OverDrive.SELF-e Select on OverDrive includes a handpicked sampler collection of ~50 titles from the various SELF-e Select modules.
If you currently use OverDrive as an eBook platform, your library will receive a message from them about adding the collection, which will be available as part of the one-year pilot between June 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019. All titles are available to patrons under OverDrive’s Simultaneous Use model, with no waitlists or holds.
Will I still be able to offer my SELF-e collection on BiblioBoard Library?
Yes, nothing changes in regard to delivering local content on BiblioBoard. You can still use geolocation to reach every member of your community and send people to BiblioBoard from MARC and discovery layer integrations. Nothing changes.
Will my other BiblioBoard Library collections be available on OverDrive?
No, this pilot is limited specifically to the ~50 books in the SELF-e Select on OverDrive collection.
Is it required that I sign up for the pilot?
No, you are not required to sign up for the pilot.
How were these titles selected?
The SELF-e Select on OverDrive eBooks were selected based on awards, popularity and ratings.
What happens at the end of the pilot?
We are not sure yet. The pilot is being put together to see what kind of interest patrons have in these curated indie author titles on OverDrive. As the program begins to integrate into libraries, we will share news and updates.
Will libraries and authors get usage data for the books read on OverDrive?
