A Library-Centered Ebooks and Audiobooks Marketplace

Palace Marketplace, founded by Digital Public Library of America, a strategic partner of The Palace Project, is an ebook and audiobook marketplace developed in consultation with libraries, for libraries. The Palace app allows libraries to serve content from all of the major econtent vendors, including Palace Marketplace, which offers a diverse mix of titles from major publishers, mid-size and independent publishers, and Amazon Publishing and Audible.

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Vast Digital Offerings

  • 1.2M+ ebooks & audiobooks from "Big 5" publishers, Amazon Publishing, Audible, and hundreds of mid-sized and independent publishers, and independent authors
  • Over 500K non-English titles, including 100K+ Spanish books
  • ~100K audiobooks with popular new releases
  • 15K+ open-access titles
  • 16K+ simultaneous use titles

Community-Driven Collections

  • Secure content that reflects your community’s unique demographics and interests
  • Access to unique content from local authors and diverse, non-English titles
  • Provide accessible materials for all users
  • Uphold library values for equitable econtent access

Flexible Licensing Terms

  • Offers flexible licensing terms
  • Empowers libraries with greater control over digital content
  • Expands access to diverse econtent for patrons
  • Advocates for libraries in the econtent landscape

Seamless Integration

  • Integrates seamlessly with The Palace Project platform and app
  • Empowers libraries to control digital collections and preserve their identity
  • Enhances patron experience while safeguarding privacy and data
  • Unifies multiple collections into a single interface on iOS and Android