Spring Break Refresh: Curated Digital Collections for Inter-Semester Study
For many campuses, spring break marks a welcome pause in the academic calendar. Residence halls quiet down, classrooms empty, and physical library traffic slows. But learning rarely stops entirely. Students are preparing for midterms and capstone projects, faculty are advancing research, and independent learners are…
Beyond the Book: Diversifying Your Academic Collection with Flexible Lending Models
Today’s academic libraries are under pressure to deliver: growing demand for digital resources, tighter budgets, and a user base that expects instant access to the content they need. Big, one-size-fits-all subscriptions can lock you into paying for titles that get little or no use, while…
Research Reinvented: Empowering Student Scholars with Digital Access and Enhanced Search Features
Today’s college students are managing a lot: classes, work, family, and other commitments. Flexible access to educational resources is more important than ever. Digital resources make this possible, giving students 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, and films so they can work on their own schedule,…
Smarter Integrations and Fresh Tools for Academic Libraries
At OverDrive, we’re always looking for ways to make life easier for librarians and more rewarding for students. This fall, we’ve rolled out several important updates to make workflows more efficient and boost discoverability. Here’s what’s new: If your library uses Alma, you’ll see a…
The Libby Book Award winners are here!
Roll out the red carpet because the ballots have been counted and it’s time to announce the winners of the second annual Libby Book Awards! Celebrating the best in digital reading, these awards recognize outstanding ebooks and audiobooks across a variety of genres, highlighting the…
Empower your community for less: Special library pricing for “On Tyranny” available now
In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, and democratic institutions face increasing scrutiny, access to books that illuminate history’s lessons is more crucial than ever. One such book is On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by historian Timothy Snyder. This concise yet powerful…
Shop prequel books, films, & more
In the spirit of last week’s blog post by Claire about co-authored books, we’ve decided to team up and do a co-authored blog, about… prequels! Prequels are going to be the talk of the town right now, with the upcoming Sunrise on the Reaping by…
What past attendees are saying about Digipalooza (and why you should attend)
With Digipalooza ’25 only six months away, now is the perfect time to register for the must-attend event for librarians, digital collection specialists, and industry professionals. We hope you’ll join us August 12-14, 2025 in our hometown of Cleveland, OH for Digipalooza ‘25. Whether you’re…
Discover Middle Grade Titles with Blackstone Publishing’s In the Know Video
Looking to add new and exciting middle grade titles to your digital collections? We recently collaborated with Blackstone Publishing to get a sneak peek at a variety of new and recent releases from their catalog with an exclusive recorded In the Know presentation, which included…
Two Heads Are Better Than One: Must-Read Coauthored Books
Writing is often viewed as a solitary activity, but sometimes two heads really are better than one! When teaming up to collaboratively produce their book, some coauthors write under a single pen name (readers may not even realize they’re getting two for one) while other…