Libby and Kanopy 2025 Survey Reveals a New Era of Undergraduate Learning: Students Move Beyond Traditional Text in Favor of Multimodal, Active Education
From lectures to projects, undergraduates prioritize engagement, diverse voices, and digital access Cleveland, Ohio – Monday, January 26 – Libby and Kanopy recently released the results of its 2025 Higher Education Survey. The findings reveal a significant shift in student expectations, with nearly three-quarters of undergraduates identifying as visual or kinesthetic learners and 90% demanding…
Libraries Break Digital Lending Records in 2025 with Over 820 Million Checkouts and Over 1 Billion Minutes Streamed
Libby, Sora, and Kanopy achieved new milestones as libraries, schools, and institutions worldwide expanded access to ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video CLEVELAND – January 21, 2026 – In 2025, libraries around the world continued to prove their essential role in connecting communities with…
Follett Content and Sora Student Reading App Announce Landmark Partnership
Bringing together the best in print and digital for an enhanced reading and learning experience. CLEVELAND, Dec. 9, 2025 – Follett Content, a leading children’s and young adult book provider, and Sora, the award-winning student reading app by OverDrive, today announced a sales collaboration that…
No Textbook? No Problem: Replacing Costly Materials with OverDrive eBooks and Audiobooks
The academic landscape is in a state of flux. While we’ve long been accustomed to rows of physical textbooks in a physical space, today’s students are digital natives, their lives shaped by instant access to information. This shift has raised a key question: are students…
Discover “The Village Beyond the Mist” in the New Libby & Sora Reads Global Book Club
Readers can borrow the featured ebook and audiobook for free with a library card, November 18–December 2 CLEVELAND, OH – November 18, 2025 – Book lovers everywhere are invited to take part in the first-ever Libby Reads and Sora Reads digital book clubs, celebrating the…
Celebrating Heritage Months in Higher Education Libraries with Libby and Kanopy
Heritage months like Black History Month, Native American Heritage Month, Pride Month, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month offer higher education librarians powerful opportunities to spotlight diverse voices, foster dialogue, and celebrate identity. By leveraging your Libby and Kanopy collections, you can create…
Libby Expands Global Reach with PocketBook Integration
PocketBook x Libby brings leading library reading app to PocketBook e-reader users CLEVELAND – November 4, 2025 – Today OverDrive announced a new integration between Libby, the library reading app, and PocketBook, a global leader in e-reading innovation. This partnership will make it easier than…
Readers Across Canada Invited to Discover “Denison Avenue” in National Digital Book Club
Library patrons can enjoy the ebook and audiobook with no waitlists or holds through the Libby app, November 4–18 CLEVELAND – November 3, 2025 – Library patrons across Canada are invited to join thousands of readers in the latest Together We Read: Canada digital book…
OverDrive Founders Steve and Loree Potash Awarded Inaugural Linda Eastman Trailblazer Award from the Cleveland Public Library Foundation
Award and ceremonial plaque celebrate visionaries advancing reading and literacy CLEVELAND, OH – October 30, 2025 – On October 9, OverDrive co-founders Steve and Loree Potash were honored with the inaugural Linda Eastman Trailblazer Award by the Cleveland Public Library Foundation during its annual Black,…
Together We Read UK Invites Readers to Discover “The Persians” by Sanam Mahloudji During Country-wide Book Club
Discover the witty and profound debut during the two week digital book club CLEVELAND – 21 October 2025 – Public libraries across the United Kingdom are joining together to celebrate the next Together We Read UK digital book club selection: The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji….