Monday 5×5 by April 22, 2019
In the LA Times, Amanda Oliver on how working as a librarian gave her post-traumatic stress disorder I have my Master in Library and Information Science. Prior to coming to OverDrive, I spent fifteen years working in libraries. Public library, special library, prison library, academic…
Winter is here! Book recommendations for 7 of our favorite “Game of Thrones” characters
Over the past seven seasons of “Game of Thrones” we’ve had to say goodbye to a lot of characters. A LOT of characters (thanks, George). Yet, here we are at the beginning of Season 8 and we still have several contenders for the Iron Throne,…
Voting is now open for the next Big Library Read!
We just wrapped up our latest Big Library Read (BLR) program with Homes: a Refugee Story and saw really awesome engagement from all of our partners and readers. BLR will be back this summer and we need your help deciding what the next book will…
Join us for Digipalooza Academy and attend these great sessions!
It’s almost time for Digipalooza Academy, and we can’t wait for all of you to join us in either Toronto or Pasadena! Since we started hosting Digipalooza back in 2006, we’ve always had our library partners come to our hometown in Cleveland, but we decided…
Adding your local public library in Sora
Students grow as readers when they have variety, independence and permission in their reading choices. This is why we designed the Sora student reading app to include public library access. Through this feature, students can browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks from their local public…
Vote for Libby in the Webby People’s Voice Awards!
Libby, the one-tap reading app from your library, is up for a Webby People’s Voice Award and we need your help! Since 1996, the Webbys have recognized excellence among internet industry leaders in seven media types including websites and apps. The awards are presented by…
OverDrive Releases New Survey Showing Technology is Enabling Reading in More Ways in Today’s Fast-Paced World
April 16, 2019 – Study shows audiobooks have become a convenient alternative to print and ebooks
Monday 5×5 for April 15, 2019
The Ringer on whether or not Easter eggs in movies and video games have ruined the experience Ah, Easter Eggs. If we “get” them and spot them in a movie, it’s like being a member of a club. But what if we don’t? Do we…
Money matters for kids: titles and lessons to try
By: Sarah Wilsman, Content Specialist Let’s be honest, kids think money comes from an ATM. Or maybe a tree in the backyard? Tax season is a great time to help them understand and respect money: where it actually comes from and how to manage it….
Start your OverDrive journey with Marketplace
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Specialist Everybody starts somewhere. It’s my job as a Training Specialist for OverDrive to know as much as I can about our products so I can help our school partners get the most out of their OverDrive service. When I started,…