Collection

Training materials:

What types of materials are included?
Ebooks and Audiobooks for Schools (PDF brochure from OverDrive)

The shared collection is a combination of ebook, audiobooks, and magazines, covering a wide-range of subjects and formats such as:

Graphic novels and comics
Fiction and nonfiction
Titles for pleasure reading, including popular authors and award winners
Spanish language materials
Culturally diverse materials
Content from a variety of publishers
High interest/low reading level content

Will other formats be added?
We anticipate the collection will develop based on the needs of participants.
For example, the initial collection only included ebooks. Audiobooks were added based on the feedback of the participants. As other formats develop, they will be considered by the membership for addition.

Who is the vendor providing the collections?
OverDrive is the current provider for the collections. Additional vendors will be considered in the future to ensure a continued well-rounded collection for schools.

Who is selecting the content?
Content is currently selected by OverDrive librarians who specialize in developing K12 collections. The WSDLC Board and Selection Advisory Committee set the direction for the collection. Any member can suggest titles for purchase at any time by emailing wsdlc-info@wils.org.

Where can I find the circulation policies for the collection?
The policies can be found on the Resources for WSDLC Members page.

Can I have different lending periods, checkout limits, or content access levels than the consortium?

For consortium titles, the answer is No. All consortium copies follow the same circulation rules. See the Advantage section of the FAQ for more information about titles owned by individual schools or district.