Register for Digipalooza ‘23 and see Sarah Penner in Cleveland!
We are extremely excited to announce New York Times bestselling author Sarah Penner as one of our Digipalooza ‘23 keynote speakers! Sarah Penner Digipalooza ‘23 Keynote Speaker Sarah Penner is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary which has been…
Fall into summer with our Fall Staff Picks webinar
By Meghan Volchko, Digital Content Librarian If you’re in the northern hemisphere, outside temps are creeping up and you’re probably in that strange middle space where the programming needs of patrons are as vast and varied as your TBR list. But even though the sun…
OverDrive supports the freedom to read during ALA Annual
Last week, librarians gathered in Chicago for the 2023 American Library Association (ALA) Annual conference. Many of the conversations and sessions at this year’s conference centered on the current state of book challenges in the country and the related issues facing public libraries and schools. …
From Flirting to Forever: Top book picks for romance reader rookies
By Maria Fesz, Digital Content Librarian Listen, I know the romance genre is not for everyone. PSYCH! It totally is. I can attest to this; I didn’t start reading romance until the age of 30! I’m a firm believer that there’s at least one romance…
Best Practices for Cost Per Circ Success
Recently, we shared 8 reasons to add Cost Per Circ (CPC) titles to your digital collection. From filling niche patron interest titles to book clubs and community wide reads, even preparing for the holidays – Cost Per Circ is a content access model every library…
Celebrate diversity and inclusion with iNDIEFLIX’s Pride Month Picks
Pride Month might almost be over, but the impact of your library on the lives of your local LGBTQIA+ community happens year-round. One way you can continue to support your patrons is by providing access to queer cinema through our Libby Extras iNDIEFLIX. iNDIEFLIX…
Kanopy Expands Streaming Video Catalog, Adds New Flexible Program Models
June 23, 2023 – New ways to bundle content, exclusive streaming titles and new Kanopy Kids subscription option maximize flexibility and value for public libraries
New “Sora Bookshelf Service” Frees Staff Time, Keeps Digital Collections Fresh
June 22, 2023 – At ISTE 2023, educators can learn how a digital book standing order service, powered by degreed librarians, frees staff time and sustains a strong reading culture
OverDrive Researchers Explore the Science of Digital Library Performance
June 22, 2023 – Data from billions of digital book transactions offer unparalleled insights for collection efficiencies and reader engagement
Headed to ALA Annual in Chicago? Visit us in Booth #4025!
This week, the library world will be gathering in the Windy City for the annual American Library Association (ALA) conference. Members of Team OverDrive will be there, sharing updates about Libby and our new patron interests dashboard, exciting news from Kanopy and TeachingBooks, and more! …