The ultimate guide to the best books of 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Not the holidays (although that is also enjoyable), no, I am talking about when publications and websites put out their Best Books of 2023 lists! Whether you are looking to fill holds on these popular titles, fill gaps…
Ring in the new year with our free marketing kits for January
Personally, I’m someone who prefers to spend her New Years Eve at home. In the past that has meant ordering takeout and watching the boxset of a beloved television show I had received as a Christmas present or curling up with a good book checked…
Library Card Streaming Service Kanopy Releases Its Top 30 Most-Watched Films and Television Programming Of 2023
Dec. 14, 2023 – From Oscar winners to deep catalog favorites, the “Top 30 Most-Watched Films of 2023 on Kanopy” includes box office winners, film critic hits and a few surprises drawn from Kanopy’s streaming content
Improved access to Libby Extras now available
There is a new way for users to access Libby Extras from your library! In addition to discovering Extras through the Libby app, users can now access Extras through new, optimized direct links to each of the services your library offers. These direct links provide…
Colleen Hoover, Rebecca Yarros and Prince Harry Dominate Public Libraries’ Top Digital Book Titles of 2023
Dec. 12, 2023 – The year’s most popular titles on the Libby reading app, including BookTok sensations, New York Times bestsellers and Libby’s fastest circulating book ever
Unveiling the books of each genre that readers couldn’t put down in 2023
As digital book lending continues to flourish, public libraries remain an essential resource for free reading materials through the Libby app. Since 2021, North American Public Libraries have seen a 55 percent increase in ebook and audiobook checkouts! Audiobooks experienced a significant growth in circulation…
End of Year Sale Spotlight: Liked This Book? Read This Next!
Keeping up with patron demand is always one of your highest priorities – and biggest challenges. Our End of Year Sale is a great time to maximize your collection development dollars and serve more readers for less, including on incredibly popular books like Fourth Wing…
Get Ready for “Wonka” with these books that will make you feel like you found a Golden Ticket
By Meghan Volchko, Digital Content Librarian Come with me and you’ll see a whole bunch of great books! As I’m sure you know by now, the Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is about to hit the silver screen again, this time as…
Counting down the 10 most popular OverDrive Magazines in 2023
We have reached the time of year where my brain is on overload. Between work and family and the upcoming holidays, I have been finding it difficult to start, let alone finish, books. Luckily, my favorite magazines are only one tap away with Libby. From…
New Metered Access Manager now available in OverDrive Marketplace!
Available now in OverDrive Marketplace is the new Metered Access (MA) Manager! Designed to make managing your metered access content easier and more efficient, Metered Access Manager allows you to create customized plans based on specific criteria like: Format Price Time Checkouts Remaining Audience …