School librarian leaders at AASL champion digital reading
Nov. 9, 2017 – OverDrive Education helps educators serve more than 7 million students with eBooks & audiobooks
Sharjah Public Library Launches the United Arab Emirates first eBook Collection
Sharjah Public Library, together with OverDrive, the world’s leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools, announced today the launch of its digital library collection with a large catalog of eBooks and audiobooks. Sharjah is the first library in the United Arab Emirates to join the…
Add these books and bevvie pairings to your autumn reading list
We asked Team OverDrive for their favorite fall reading selections. And, once cozied up by the fire, in the chair or with a fuzzy buddy, what’s on their coaster nearby? Transition begins with tea I’ve gotta go with The Hobbit, and I’d pair that with a…
Have You Met Libby Yet? – Get Introduced During November’s Live Library Webcasts
By: Courtney Sveda, OverDrive Training Specialist Libby is the newest one-tap reading app from OverDrive that has delighted readers with its ease of use and fun, interactive design. Libby is perfect for first time users looking to access your library’s digital collection or even those users…
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…
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