Bridges is the eBook, audiobook, and streaming video buying consortium for Iowa public libraries. The State Library of Iowa facilitates the program and manages the contract on behalf of the participating libraries.
OverDrive, Inc. is an American digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video titles. The company provides secure management, digital rights management and download fulfillment services for publishers, libraries, schools, and retailers.
Libraries that participate in Bridges pay an annual formula-based fee to the State Library that covers the Overdrive platform fee, materials budget, and the purchase of MARC records.
Publisher Licensing Changes
For more information on how publisher licensing changes will affect Iowa public libraries.
Membership
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ALA Youth Media Awards 2020
We've recently added many of this year's ALA award winners. The complete list is here (pdf).