COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Audiobook lovers who use their library's Libby app on their devices to listen to recorded material might not realize why everything they may want to hear isn't available.

Recently, the Columbus Metropolitan Library in Ohio highlighted in a social media video why users will not find certain audio offerings on Libby. The post has received more than 50,000 likes and hundreds of comments.

“Why libraries can’t get audiobooks 🔒 Cathy, the library’s Digital Buying Lead, shows some challenges with Amazon’s ownership of 'Audible Exclusives,'” the post's caption reads.

The video features Cathy Mason, the library's digital buying lead. Mason explains that her job is to manage Libby's content, which includes audiobooks, e-books and magazines.

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