A Libwise-powered eBook library website allows patrons to download eBooks to either a PC or any of the most popular handheld devices such as Palm, PocketPC, WinCE, Psion, and even some Nokia cell phones. Libwise offers titles for more popular handheld devices than any other eBook lending solution. EBooks are read using the free, award-winning Mobipocket eBook reading software.

Libwise provides administrators with complete control over library content, and includes comprehensive reports that can be used to fine-tune how the site works, and show which titles are most in demand by patrons.

Patrons may read borrowed eBooks during their borrow period--configurable by the administrator from a few days to a few weeks--after which the eBook file expires and becomes available for the next patron to borrow. Some eBooks are available in other models, such as an unlimited number of patrons may borrow the eBook at a time, or the eBook may be borrowed a maximum of 150 times (simulating "wear and tear" that occurs on physical books). Libwise allows librarians to choose the model that benefits their patrons the most.

The patron interface can be viewed with any industry standard web browser, and can be customized to match an existing website's colors and logos.

The Libwise product is very cost effective, making it practical for even tiny libraries, private clubs, church groups, author fan sites, or corporate libraries to field a fully featured eBook lending site. A site powered by Libwise can be set up, hosted, and fully supported by Fictionwise for as little as $29.95 a month. Administrators may select content from a growing catalog of thousands of contemporary titles in dozens of categories, both fiction and nonfiction.

When used in a 'book club' environment, Libwise can be configured to automatically collect dues from patrons, while public libraries would use Libwise to validate card-holding patrons with their existing OPAC (open public access catalog) systems. Public libraries can also optionally enable a "donation" system that allows patrons to donate eBooks or cash to the library.

Libwise provides a complete, turn-key eBook lending solution that functions seamlessly with a library's existing IPAC system, and provides a custom website branded with the name and logo of your library or organization. Fictionwise provides complete hosting and customer technical support, allowing your staff to concentrate on title selection.