@article {Hoseth:2015:1525-4011:30, title = "hoopla", journal = "The Charleston Advisor", parent_itemid = "infobike://annurev/tca", publishercode ="annurev", year = "2015", volume = "17", number = "1", publication date ="2015-07-01T00:00:00", pages = "30-33", itemtype = "ARTICLE", issn = "1525-4011", eissn = "1525-4003", url = "https://annurev.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/annurev/tca/2015/00000017/00000001/art00012", doi = "doi:10.5260/chara.17.1.30", author = "Hoseth, Amy", abstract = "A product of Midwest Tape, hoopla is a digital content platform that allows patrons to borrow movies, television shows, audiobooks, and music using a computer, smart phone, or tablet. Libraries pay for the service on a per-use basis. hoopla fills a unique niche for libraries looking to enhance their digital offerings, and offers patrons a library alternative to commercial options like Netflix and Audible.com. While its movie and television selections are relatively limited, hooplas top-notch music selection, pay-per-use pricing, and simple Web and mobile interfaces make it easy to use for both patrons and libraries alike.", }