Item 23 - Approve an Agreement with Overdrive, Inc. for Digital Content Hosting and Distribution

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Library https://www.santa-ana.org/library Item # 23 or City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report January 19, 2021 TOPIC: Approve an Agreement with Overdrive, Inc. for Digital Content Hosting and Distribution AGENDA TITLE: Approve an agreement with Overdrive, Inc. for digital content hosting and distribution for $41,010 for the period February 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 AND $70,000 for each subsequent year From July 1, 2021 To June 30, 2024 for a total amount of $251,010 (Non -General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Overdrive, Inc. for digital content hosting and distribution for $41,010 for the period February 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 and $70,000 for each subsequent year from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 for a total amount of $251,010, with any unspent and encumbered balance carried forward into the subsequent fiscal years during the term of the agreement, to be funded by the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION Overdrive Inc. is an industry leader in providing digital content hosting and distribution, such as downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and video streaming. In recent years, electronic content such as e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and video streaming have become very popular, especially with children and teens. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has also made the importance of offering library services that residents can connect to safely from home, more essential than ever. Using Overdrive, Santa Ana Public Library patrons can browse the Library's digital collection and check out materials with a valid Santa Ana library card. From there, users can easily download their books, magazines, videos, or audiobooks to their computers or mobile devices. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, so borrowers can avoid overdue fees. If patrons do not have internet access at home, wireless hotspots are also available at the Library to help residents connect to Overdrive digital content.