March 3, 2010

The library no longer subscribes to NetLibrary. We are in the process of switching from NetLibrary eaudiobooks to a similar service called OverDrive. Unfortunately, Overdrive will not be available until early June, 2010. A delay in setting up Overdrive has occurred because of their large back log of their new contracts. By moving to Overdrive the library will be able to offer not only eaudiobooks but also ebooks for downloading. OverDrive is supposed to be easier to download and work on more types of devices. If you would like to see a sample of their services check out the Shreve Memorial Library’s page at http://www.shreve-lib.org/ and click on the OverDrive icon.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you and other patrons. I believe you will like OverDrive and their larger selection of eaudiotbook titles and other material. In the meantime, if you have any titles we can get for you by purchasing them for the library or through InterLibrary Loan please let us know. Please feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. Thank you, Tedy

Tedy Pesnell
Technical Services, Chief
Bossier Parish Library
2206 Beckett St.
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 746-1903 (M-F, 7:30 a – 4:30 p)
(318) 746-7768 (fax)

Although the MyLibraryDV player works very well and has been popular in many areas, the overall demand from the patrons has not been as expected. In an effort to stimulate demand we recently changed our format to include more educational programming. Unfortunately, with the downturn in the economy..., we can no longer justify offering a service where the patron demand is marginal.

We are sorry to inform you that your MyLibraryDV service will be deactivated effective December 31, 2009. We still believe there is a future for downloadable video in libraries and we hope to offer a more popular version of this product sometime in the future. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause..."