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The Straight Download

The Straight Download

Written by: Hoopla Digital
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 A podcast for library professionals and anyone interested in the digital publishing industry. In each episode, Hoopla’s Jeff Jankowski and Ann Ford dive into current trends and share valuable insights.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Art Economics
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  • Episode 9: The Straight Download on Where Library Service is Headed in 2026

    Episode 9: The Straight Download on Where Library Service is Headed in 2026
    Jan 9 2026

    Ann and Jeff kick off the year with an insightful conversation with Roosevelt Weeks, Director of the Fort Bend County Library System. Together, they explore the key forces shaping library priorities and services in the year ahead.

    From funding challenges and political dynamics to evolving community needs and the growing demand for digital access, this discussion takes a deep dive into what’s next for libraries.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 8: The Straight Download o 2025–Hoopla’s Bold Year of Innovation

    Episode 8: The Straight Download o 2025–Hoopla’s Bold Year of Innovation
    Dec 4 2025

    Join us for a special retrospective as we celebrate Hoopla’s biggest achievements of 2025. From expanding BingePass and SeasonPass offerings for libraries to the creation of Instant bundles and forging new partnerships with organizations like the Urban Library Council, this year marked a bold step forward. We also advanced discoverability of the Hoopla collection and championed pricing advocacy—efforts that led to more Bonus Borrows and greater value for libraries and their communities. The year was all about empowering libraries and redefining digital engagement.
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    36 mins
  • Episode 7: The Straight Download About Legislation Changing Digital Access

    Episode 7: The Straight Download About Legislation Changing Digital Access
    Nov 12 2025

    Hear directly from someone on the front lines of library advocacy. Ellen Paul, Executive Director of the Connecticut Library Consortium, joins us to share how libraries are protecting equitable access to eBooks and championing patron rights.

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    37 mins
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