LGBTQ+ books for kids: Be In the Know with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Join Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) for an exclusive In the Know presentation on Wednesday, April 5 at 2pm EST focusing on LGBTQ+ books for kids. LGBTQ+ isn’t a genre, it’s a point of view. Tune in to hear LBYR authors Nina Varela,…
5 benefits an employee book club can bring to your organization (and how to host one)
By Molly McNamara, Marketing Manager Employee engagement is one of the most important indicators in gauging work satisfaction. So, it’s no surprise that organizations are seeking ways they can enhance their company culture while also developing professional and personal skills for their employees. It’s not…
TeachingBooks, Sora and Pear Deck Announce Collaboration to Expand Student Engagement and Learning
Mar. 16, 2023 – At Spring CUE 2023 conference, educators can explore new ready-to-teach interactive templates that bring together popular books and award-winning resources
Top 8 reasons to attend Digipalooza ‘23
The countdown for Digipalooza ‘23 is on and we can’t wait to see you all August 9-11, 2023. Our user conference is for public, corporate, and academic library partners of OverDrive and Libby. Everyone can benefit from Digipalooza ‘23, including those who work in collection…
OverDrive founder and CEO Steve Potash receives Robert Motter Vendor Appreciation Award
At a reception during the 2023 Oklahoma Library Association and Mountain Plains Library Association joint conference on March 9, OLA presented Steve Potash, OverDrive founder and CEO, with the 2023 Robert Motter Vendor Appreciation Award. The award was presented by Lisa Wells, Executive Director of…
Page to Stream Oscar Favorites with Kanopy
The only thing I enjoy more than reading a book is watching a movie. It’s one reason my Kanopy app almost gets as much use as my Libby app! When you add Kanopy to your digital collection, you’re giving your users the best in thoughtful…
OverDrive Academic Transforms Access to Digital Resources for Colleges and Universities with Taylor & Francis Open Access Ebook Collection
Mar. 15, 2023 – New flexible collections provide academic libraries with increased access and more budget-friendly options
Hunderte von öffentlichen Bibliotheken nehmen am ersten deutschlandweiten digitalen Buchclub teil
Mar. 15, 2023 – Bibliotheksbesucher*innen können den Krimi “Weißer Flieder” als E-Book oder Hörbuch genießen und darüber diskutieren
Team OverDrive’s Favorite B Corps
The prestigious B Corporation certification recognizes a company’s commitment to creating exceptional positive social and environmental impact. In 2017, OverDrive became a Certified B Corp, joining companies such as Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, The Body Shop and others leading a global movement of using business…
Give listeners the audiobooks they want (and get 5% content credit for yourself!)
Whenever I hear someone say audiobooks don’t “count” as reading or are “cheating,” I always wonder if they just haven’t listened to the right audiobook yet. From making traffic on your way to work less annoying to being a great workout partner, audiobooks can be…