[lstac] ARPA ebook purchases

Tue Jul 6 11:20:24 PDT 2021

Thanks everyone! Feeling very reassured that the OverDrive statements are
accurate, and will share them with my libraries.

Hope you all had a wonderful long weekend!

Thanks,

Wendy Cornelisen
Assistant State Librarian
404-272-6170

On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 12:18 PM Rachel Cook <rcook at utah.gov> wrote:

> Yes, that is exactly what we are telling our libraries.  We also had our
> digital services librarian create a Niche Academy training that is about 10
> minutes instructing on how to buy titles with ARPA.  If you have Niche
> Academy, I can see if we can share it when it is live.  Let me know if you
> would be interested in that!
>
> Thanks,
> Rachel
>
> On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 3:41 PM Reish, Karren (MDE) via lstac <
> lstac at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:
>
>> We are working on the grants yet and are including digital content. We
>> wanted the funds to have more life than a subscription that ends on 9/30 so
>> we are going with One Copy, One User. So far no issues, but we also haven’t
>> given out the grants yet. Fingers crossed.
>>
>>
>>
>> Karren Reish
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>> Library Grants Coordinator
>>
>> 517-241-0021
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>> *From:* lstac <lstac-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of *Wendy
>> Cornelisen via lstac
>> *Sent:* Thursday, July 1, 2021 5:03 PM
>> *To:* lstac at listsmart.osl.state.or.us <lstac at omls.oregon.gov>
>> *Subject:* [lstac] ARPA ebook purchases
>>
>>
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>> The vast majority of Georgia's public libraries (and maybe most of yours
>> too) are OverDrive customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> The following advice was sent by OverDrive
>> <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcompany.overdrive.com%2F2021%2F04%2F20%2Fusing-american-rescue-plan-act-funds-for-purchase-of-digital-books-for-us-libraries%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520purpose%2520of%2520the%2520ARPA%2Cvariety%2520of%2520content%2520and%2520media&data=04%7C01%7Creishk%40michigan.gov%7Cff298772be254e056ef208d93cd3ad08%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637607702104204891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=catKvK8HDze%2FMAwgAIDxjUaTfCZ01Nfrw1Tkx0i12No%3D&reserved=0>,
>> and includes lots of "IMLS confirmed" statements:
>>
>>    - The purchase of “materials” allows ARPA funds to be used for print
>>    books, as well as digital books under the “*One Copy, One User (OCOU)*”
>>    model (no metered expiration).  These titles will be available throughout
>>    the 16-month term and beyond, as titles purchased in OCOU do not have an
>>    expiration date.
>>
>>
>>    - ARPA funds can be used for this ...*Cost per Circulation (CPC)*
>>    model starting June 1, 2021 and cannot be used after September 30, 2022.
>>    IMLS has confirmed that if a library selects and offers CPC titles using
>>    ARPA funds, there is no requirement that the access to those materials must
>>    be throughout the 16-month ARPA term. For example, ARPA funds may be used
>>    on CPC titles whose budgeted amounts are expended prior to September 30,
>>    2022.
>>
>>
>>    - OverDrive’s catalog of “*Simultaneous Use*” titles also complies
>>    with ARPA requirements as long as the order is placed and availability to
>>    patrons starts after June 1, 2021 and ends on or before September 30, 2022.
>>
>>
>>    - IMLS has clarified and confirmed that *Metered Access (MA)* digital
>>    books may be categorized as a “service” and not as “materials” under ARPA.
>>    Service purchases may not comply with ARPA requirements if the term extends
>>    beyond September 30, 2022.
>>
>>
>>
>> Is this in line with what you're telling your libraries? I'd been
>> sticking to the "ebooks have to expire by September 30, 2022" line, but now
>> that applications are open, there are lots more questions.
>>
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>>
>> Take care,
>>
>>
>>
>> Wendy
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