MetisLib

Shared indie ebook lending for libraries

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Why MetisLib

Built around what libraries actually need

Perpetual Licenses

License once, keep forever. No expiring checkouts, no surprise renewals, no disappearing titles.

Direct to Authors

100% of licensing fees go directly to indie authors. No middlemen, no platform cuts.

Your Catalog, Your Rules

Customize metadata, tags, and MARC records to fit your ILS. Full control over what you present to patrons.

How It Works

Three steps to indie ebooks in your collection

Browse the Collection

Explore curated indie titles across fiction, nonfiction, and more through the dashboard or OPDS feed.

License Titles

Pick titles for your library at $5 -- $12 per copy. One-time fee, perpetual access.

Patrons Borrow

Titles appear in your existing catalog. Patrons check out and read through your normal lending workflow.

For Libraries

Everything you need to get started