Largest-ever Big Library Read is back with two great YA selections
By Adam Sockel, OverDrive’s Social Media Specialist Today we launched the first ever multi-title Big Library Read as we kick off the latest installment of our global eBook club event with two outstanding Young Adult titles that readers of all ages will love. For…
Outreach resources for your school community
By Christina Samek, a Launch Specialist on the OverDrive School Partner Services team. In life, there’s no such thing as an easy button. There’s no lightbulb overhead that indicates an idea is a good one. We are often putting stock into our instincts, following our…
Prepare for the Holiday rush at your library
By Rachel Kray, a Librarian and Collection Development Analyst with OverDrive Over the years, we here at OverDrive have noted some of the best practices of our libraries as we creep up on the holiday rush. Here is what we’ve learned: The days between December…
The Twilight series just turned ten
By Emma Kanagaki, a Librarian and Collection Development Analyst at OverDrive. Can you believe it’s been 10 years since Stephenie Meyers released her mega-hit novel, Twilight? The special 10th anniversary edition from Little Brown Books for Young Readers and Listening Library will include exclusive bonus…
Happy 50th birthday to the Mid-Continent Public Library!
Mid-Continent Public Library, one of the nation’s best and most forward thinking library systems, is celebrating its 50th year of serving Missourians and we’d like to say congratulations to Library Director and C.E.O. Steven Potter and his entire staff for their constant innovation and leadership…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLIE BROWN!
By Jill Grunenwald, a librarian and Collection Development Analyst with OverDrive 65 years ago today, Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip made its first appearance (although it was still another two days before Charlie Brown’s beloved beagle bounced into his first panel) and next month…
Public Libraries Evolving to Meet Readers’ Needs in the Digital Age
Sept. 30, 2015 – Survey of 17,000 patrons shows library eBook borrowing on the rise, especially on mobile devices
How public libraries are evolving to meet patrons’ needs in the digital age
Public libraries have always played a vital role in the communities they serve. The changing needs and demands of patrons have led to a physical evolution of libraries, including an increase in group work spaces, expanded computer and internet access and dedicated kids and teens…
Add a #BannedBooksWeek curated collection to your digital library today!
At OverDrive we know a few things for certain: 1) #BannedBooksWeek is awesome and 2) offering your users customized curated collections is a great way to boost your circulation. Why not marry those two undeniable facts by creating a #BannedBooksWeek curated collection for you…
Lets celebrate #BannedBooksWeek!
By Sheila Henline, a librarian and Collection Development Analyst with OverDrive. (ED. Note: for optimal enjoyment press play before reading…) Every year libraries and librarians, booksellers, publishers and authors become involved in #BannedBooksWeek, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The importance of…
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