Why Choose Palace?
Multiple Content Sources.
One Simple App.
Access more of your library's ebooks and audiobooks in one place
Unique Content
and Innovative Partnerships
Options for community-provided and other library-driven content
Designed for Discovery
Palace prioritizes available and relevant titles to increase discovery
Accessibility
and Ease-of-Use
Streamlined, user-centered design with a focus on accessibility
A library-centered platform for digital content and services
The Palace Project is supported by Lyrasis in strategic partnership with the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). The Palace Project’s mission is to strengthen the public library’s vital role as the digital center of the community with unique programs and software solutions that provide equitable access to digital knowledge, bolster the relationship between libraries and patrons, respect patron privacy, and enable libraries to serve all their e-content in a single, easy-to-use app.
A robust Marketplace that puts libraries back in the driver’s seat
Palace Marketplace is an ebook and audiobook marketplace designed by libraries for libraries, advocating for licensing models that meet their needs. It offers titles from over 1,000 publishers, including major and independent presses, with unique licensing options like unlimited simultaneous use. Libraries can choose from flexible loan models or the new ownership model, which allows them to transfer, share, and preserve digital books.
Download The Palace Project App
Available in Apple and Google Play app stores.
