The current state of play regarding content availability for eLending from the Big 5 publishers.
| Publisher | Inventory available for eLending | Lending Model | Title Pricing Structure | Leased/Outright Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachette | Full title list availability | 1 copy 1 loan |
up to 300% above standard retail price, drops to 150% one year after release |
Perpetual access, although access may be tethered to aggregator platform dependent on contract. |
| Harper Colins | Full title list availability | 1 copy 1 loan |
Library pricing same as general retail |
26 loan expiry, continued access dependent on renewal of lease. |
| Macmillan | Full title list availability | 1 copy 1 loan | $25.00 per title |
Two year lease or 52 lends (which ever comes first) |
| Penguin |
17,000 eBooks available 6 month embargo on new title availability |
1 copy 1 loan | $5.99 to 9.99 per title | One year lease |
| Random House | Full title list availability | 1 copy 1 loan | up to 300% above standard retail price | Perpetual access, although access may be tethered to aggregator platform dependent on contract. |
|
Simon & Schuster still in trial phase |
Full title list availability at trial sites | 1 copy 1 loan | Not known | One year lease |
Information reflects eLending content availability in the United States.