Libraries that give their patrons access to Hoopla’s 1.5 million titles—available anytime, with no holds—deliver instant value.
The real transformation, though, begins when libraries integrate Hoopla records directly into their online catalogs. By adding Hoopla records to their OPAC, libraries make it easier for patrons and staff to discover the full breadth of their digital offerings. This simple yet powerful step ensures that digital content is not hidden behind separate platforms or overlooked due to lack of visibility. Instead, it becomes seamlessly accessible right alongside physical materials, creating a unified discovery experience.
Why Visibility Matters
Control over content starts with discoverability.
When patrons and staff can easily find what they’re looking for, everyone benefits. Staff can avoid unnecessary transfer costs by identifying titles already available digitally, reducing the need to move physical items between branches. Patrons enjoy faster access to popular titles, eliminating long wait times and enhancing satisfaction.
And because Hoopla records are free to add and instantly available, libraries can showcase the richness of their digital collections—including BingePasses, which offer unlimited access to entire collections and platforms for seven days with a single borrow.
Enhancing Access, Expanding Impact
Integrating Hoopla records isn’t just about convenience, it’s about impact. Libraries that provide easier access to Hoopla content can:
?? Improve patron experience with shorter wait times for high-demand titles.
? Highlight collection depth by surfacing both frontlist and backlist titles.
?? Support early literacy with over 320,000 juvenile titles readily available.
?? Expand community reach by promoting more than 365,000 IDEA titles and content in over 115 languages.
?? Manage budgets more effectively through increased data transparency and reduced reliance on physical transfers.
This level of access and control allows libraries to better serve diverse communities, meet evolving patron needs, and demonstrate the value of their digital investments.
Seamless Integration Options
Hoopla makes it easy for libraries to incorporate records into their catalog. Whether through an API feed that integrates with leading ILS discovery systems or via MARC records delivered through SFTP file share, libraries have flexible options to suit their technical environment.
By taking this step, libraries not only gain control over their digital media collections—they also create a more intuitive, inclusive, and efficient experience for everyone who walks through their virtual or physical doors. Adding Hoopla records to your catalog isn’t just a technical upgrade. It’s a strategic move toward better service, smarter resource management, and deeper community engagement. Libraries that embrace this opportunity are not only unlocking the full potential of their digital collections, they’re redefining what it means to be a modern library.
