Public Libraries Worldwide Reach Milestone with 1 Billion Digital Book Checkouts
Mar. 20, 2018 – Libraries fuel the rise of digital reading with 24/7 access to popular eBooks and audiobooks
Readers have borrowed more than 1 billion digital books through OverDrive #PLA2018
One billion. It’s a defining number that’s hard to fathom yet understood as a massive milestone. There are very few things that can use the number 1 billion to describe what they represent. Recently, digital library checkouts through OverDrive became one of them. On February…
Happy French Language Day!
By: Beau Livengood, Account Specialist. I’m (probably?) biased because my name is Beau, but I believe French is the most beautiful language in the world. I find all the Romance languages pleasant-sounding, and I really fell in love with the French language and culture after studying…
Is there still time to Promote the Big Library Read? Totes Ma-Goats!
The next Big Library Read is coming on April 2nd and we couldn’t be more excited for your patrons to read Flat Broke with Two Goats. Jennifer McGaha’s memoir about overcoming financial debt and creating a new life in a one-hundred-year-old cabin is both moving and hilarious. Jennifer…
5 reasons we’re excited for Quidditch Through the Ages
The magic of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World continues! On top of the classic adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione, fans of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World have also been treated to the Hogwarts Library book collection, which now includes audiobooks of two of the most popular…
Learn how to curate your digital library!
By: Briana Johnson-Sims, Training Specialist It’s hard to talk about a successful digital library without using the word “curate.” Why? Because when you curate digital collections, you ultimately help patrons find new titles to enjoy and boost circulation numbers. As an added bonus, it’s super…
Zhejiang Province Launches Popular English Language eBook Library in China
Mar. 15, 2018 – Tech hub Zhejiang Library becomes 7th in China to offer 24/7 access to digital books from OverDrive
Marching toward summer
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist. Excuse my wordplay, but we really are marching toward the summer months. Perhaps you even have a countdown (I might). Though the office stays open all year here at OverDrive HQ, there is still something sweet about the dog days…
Our next K-12 webcast is Monday, March 19th! Spring follows. Right?
By: Courtney Sveda, Training Specialist. Spring is just around the corner—at least that’s what I’ve heard; it’s still snowing here. I’m looking forward to its arrival though. To me, spring means opening my tightly shut windows, seeing the sun when I leave work in the…
All about Ireland
By: Bethany Porter, Collection Development Specialist. It’s that time of year again! When the whole world seems like it’s raining, and I wear green EVERY DAY, and I can’t stop talking about that one place that I love so much… St. Patrick’s Day brings out…