Expanding Access, Enhancing Service: Digital Resources Update

As part of our annual review of online resources, we’ve evaluated customer feedback, usage data, and budget priorities to ensure our offerings meet the needs of the community and improve access to the content you love.

Here’s what’s changing:

• Hoopla enhancmenents: In response to growing demand, we’re adding thousands of new eBooks to hoopla!
   

  Although some eAudiobook offerings will be reduced, hoopla still provides a fantastic selection, and the most popular eAudiobook titles will continue to be available through cloudLibrary. These changes will improve access, ensuring more customers can enjoy hoopla throughout the month.




• Improved digital magazine access: We’re streamlining our magazine collection by focusing on PressReader and reducing duplication across platforms. Titles previously available on Flipster will now be accessible through PressReader, offering the same great content in a more unified experience.
  
  With PressReader, you can enjoy over 7,000 full issues of magazines and newspapers from more than 120 countries in 60 languages!

What’s Retiring due to low usage

• Gale eBooks

• TeenBookCloud

Why is OPL making these changes?

We’re committed to providing resources that matter most to our community while maximizing the value of your library card. These updates allow us to:

• Reallocate funds to expand access to in-demand content.

• Improve customer experience by reducing duplication and enhancing discoverability.

• Keep pace with your evolving reading, listening, and learning habits.

Are you not finding what you’re looking for?
Let us know! Your feedback helps us explore opportunities to enhance our collections.

We’re excited about these updates and believe they’ll make your library experience even better.

Have questions or need help? Visit us in person or email oplreference@oakville.ca.