DPLA Ebooks

SimplyE + Library Simplified

A platform designed by libraries for libraries
SimplyE and Library Simplified provide an interoperable, end-to-end system for digital collection management, from hosting to patron experience. It allows libraries to retain their identity while using a common, library-designed platform. Designed with nonprofit library values in mind, the platform allows libraries to take back control of their digital collections and creates a simple, easy-to-use patron experience.

 

How it Works

The platform works seamlessly to serve up content from multiple vendors to patrons in the SimplyE app

SimplyE

SimplyE is a patron-facing ereading application for iOS and Android that allows libraries to serve all their econtent from multiple sources into one easy-to-use interface. SimplyE’s library administration tools give librarians control of which materials their patrons see that can help libraries drive discovery and circulation of their whole collection, not just bestsellers.

Circulation Manager

The Library Simplified Circulation Manager connects a library’s book collections with the SimplyE ereader. It handles user authentication; combines vendor-purchased licensed works with open access materials a library may wish to make available; and serves catalog data. 

DPLA Exchange

The DPLA Exchange is a non-profit ebook and audiobook marketplace developed in consultation with libraries, for libraries. DPLA advocates for libraries with publishers and offers unique license models on much of the content available in the DPLA Exchange.

Systems Integration & Hosting

Find a service provider
If your library is interested in using Library Simplified but would prefer not to implement and maintain the technologies internally, we can help. Please get in touch to talk more about the available options.
Join the growing list of libraries simplifying the ereading experience for their patrons with SimplyE. The SimplyE community is a diverse group of institutions and individuals working to improve access to books.
More than 200 libraries across the country have deployed or are in the midst of deploying SimplyE: