@mttaggart So, I actually worked at OverDrive when the KKR acquisition happened. KKR is mostly leaving them alone and letting them do their own thing. OverDrive makes them money and that makes them happy. I don't think I can say much more than that...

I definitely think the removal of the "Recommend to Library" feature was a blunder and they kept saying there would be something to replace it. that hasn't happened yet obviously.

IMO the biggest danger to ebooks at public libraries are publishers who insist on ridiculous lending models, followed closely by OD's ability to remove features, promise something is coming to replace it, and then not doing it.

KKR is way down the list of threats.

@robotfactory @mttaggart They always leave these things alone... At first.

Ultimately it will be rendered a shambling, cannibalistic husk, the zombie version of its former self, until all joy and life has been drained out of its users.

The article is right to warn us-- Chokepoint capitalism wants libraries EXTINCT. Just like the post office, socialized health care, and, you know, the PLANET.