BISAC headings make finding your next book easier than ever
Libraries have been providing eBooks and digital audiobooks for years now, enabling readers to find their favorite books and authors instantly with a simple search. Type in the name of that book you’ve been waiting for and it’s on your screen in a flash. If…
Don’t miss your chance to sign up for the Digital Dash 2017!
By: Melissa Marin, OverDrive Marketing Specialist The Digital Dash is a checkout challenge for your library to make 2017 your best year yet in digital circulation. Bring your community together with a shared goal of reaching record numbers in eBook and digital audiobook checkouts. We…
Young Adult Horror Reads that will still make you go Eeek!
By: Christina Samek, Marketing Specialist. I love all things horror. I’ve read the likes of The Exorcist, The Shining and have waxed poetic about The House of Leaves to anyone who will listen (seriously, you have to read it). But, I must admit, I am a bit of a baby….
How Wellington City Libraries are connecting with readers through smartphone wallpapers
Millions of readers around the world have fallen in love with the convenience and accessibility of eBooks and digital audiobooks available through their library. When you have 24/7 access to books on your devices, you discover all the moments in your life you can spend…
NaNoWriMo 2017: books on writing to procrastinate writing
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Specialist. If you read my last post for the OverDrive blogs, you’re going to think I am contradicting myself but…I despise November. I know I am not the only one; the dread of this month creeps up on you and suddenly,…
How Google and OverDrive are connecting readers to e-Books from your local library
You may have noticed some exciting news reported recently by the likes of Slate, Engadget, The Verge, Library Journal and several other news publications regarding OverDrive and Google. For the first time, readers in the U.S. searching for a book on Google are discovering that their…
November K-12 webcast
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Specialist. One of the most common training requests we receive from you, our K-12 school partners, is how best to promote your OverDrive service. Whether you are new to OverDrive or have been with us a while, you’re always searching enthusiastically…
National Library Board of Singapore launches the first-ever Digital Business Library
The National Library Board of Singapore (NLB) has long been a pioneer in digital library lending, offering a robust collection of 130,000+ titles while also taking a unique approach to marketing their service to new users. This trend has continued with the launch of the first-ever Digital Business Library,…
National Library Board of Singapore Launches Digital Business Library
Oct. 23, 2017 – Companies of all sizes now have 24/7 access to thousands of top business resources
OverDrive adds hundreds of high interest K-12 eBooks for school & library
Oct. 18, 2017 – Four leading publishers offer diverse digital library of tough topics and tech eBooks for K-12 students
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