German, Austrian and Swiss Libraries Set New Milestone for Digital Circulation in 2023
Jan. 18, 2024 – Popular authors plus free and convenient Libby app drive library lending to grow by 54 percent
Accelerating your digital library performance at LibLearnX 2024
Good morning, Baltimore! The library world is gearing up for LibLearnX 2024 and Team OverDrive can’t wait. Visit us in Booth #1129 to learn exciting Libby news, hear Kanopy updates, and more. Be sure to also stay for one of the presentations happening during LibLearnX…
UK Libraries Achieve Record-Breaking Circulation of Digital Media in 2023
Jan. 17, 2024 – Popular authors plus free and convenient Libby app drive library lending to grow by 21 percent
3 reasons to add OverDrive MAX titles to your digital library today
Looking for cost-effective ways to maximize impact and serve more readers for less? Under the OverDrive MAX model (also known as Metered Access Concurrent Use or MACU), libraries can stock bundles of up to 100 loans for popular digital books with no expiration date. With…
New year, new learning opportunities with our training team!
Our training team is back and bringing you more live webinars to make sure you have the tools and resources you need to succeed when it comes to managing your digital collection. Whether you are new to OverDrive or just need a refresher, you…
152 Libraries Exceed One Million Checkouts of Digital Content in 2023
Jan. 11, 2024 – Libraries in seven countries, 41 U.S. states and seven Canadian provinces reached milestone, including 23 libraries for the first time
Over 150 libraries surpass 1 million digital checkouts in 2023
In 2023, a record-setting 152 library systems in seven countries surpassed one million digital checkouts. Of those 152 libraries, 23 library systems achieved the million checkout milestone for the very first time. In total, 662 million ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more were checked out…
Top 5 films, documentaries, and TV series users couldn’t stop watching on Kanopy in 2023
Alongside the incredible 662 million ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines borrowed by library users in 2023, streaming video service Kanopy had its own record-setting year! In 2023, streaming video through libraries and colleges on Kanopy reached a record 23 million plays, which is a 9…
The most popular ebooks and audiobooks borrowed in 2023! Is your favorite on the list?
2023 was another record year for public libraries! Not only did 2023 see the one billionth title borrowed through the Libby app, but last year readers checked out 662 million ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. That’s a 19 percent increase over 2022! Colleen Hoover dominated…