Too Many Holds? You Need Hoopla!

Holds for popular titles are through the roof and patrons are waiting months for a title they want to read. Did you know that for most libraries 75%* of titles purchased for your one copy/one user model are available instantly on Hoopla? 

Maybe it’s time to rethink your approach to managing holds. There is a great deal of anticipation and excitement when a patron is selecting a title, so let us help you get a copy into their hands much quicker. 

The holds monster lurks, devouring your efforts to manage holds and speed up the checkout process, all while straining your budget with endless one copy/one user licenses. And, if patrons move on when they get tired of waiting, you are probably left with licenses that are utilized at less than 50%*. 

But we can’t help in controlling your holds if we are hidden. Discoverability is key, from inclusion in your catalog though ILS integration to promotion on your website and social media to help create awareness of the collection. Ask your sales representative how to get started with adding Hoopla MARC records to your catalog. And be sure to check out our Resource Center for a variety of promotional assets.  

Hoopla is the only digital catalog that offers immediate access for patrons to millions of titles. And with shorter embargo periods and negotiated day and date titles, patrons get access to what they want, when they want it. 

Isn’t it time to tame the holds monster at your library? Contact your sales representative for more information on how Hoopla’s all-in-one platform can give you 100% return on your investment and deliver a better experience for patrons.