Minutes for 01/10/2017

Blackstone Audio checkout report - Tammy

The 25 Blackstone Audio titles were discussed. It was agreed that we will keep ordering 25 titles from Blackstone Audio. However, a few of the titles may change. The totals checkouts for all the titles was 2754 in 2016. The annual cost for 2016 was $2,250. This means that the checkout cost was $.82 per checkout. It was decided that any checkouts lower than 52, could be replaced. This means that 3 out of the 25 titles could be replaced. See email, “Blackstone Audio & Zinio renewal information” sent out to the E-Content email group on 1/10/2017 to see the spreadsheet.

Action Item: Liz and Tammy will look at other titles to make recommendations for replacements. This list will be sent out to the group.

Zinio Content and Costs for 2017 – Tammy

The Zinio checkouts for 2016, and renewal budget was discussed. See email, “Blackstone Audio & Zinio renewal information” sent out to the E-Content email group on 1/10/2017 to see the spreadsheet, and information explaining the spreadsheet tabs. The budget for all titles is $25,000. Currently, all the renewals would be over that amount, so suggestions were made to remove the lower circulating titles. It was decided that members would send suggestions about possible titles changes to Tammy by January 20th. The order has to be place by January 27th to make the February renewal.

Action Item: Tammy will take member suggestions to create a finalized list. This list will be sent out to members by January 23rd .

Next meeting is on Tuesday, February 14 at 1 p.m. Agenda item: OverDrive spending - Jimmy