New year, new webinars from our training team!
By: Emma Dwyer, Product Trainer I always have the best intentions going into the new year. I try to approach it like a fresh start. Everything is wiped clean and full of potential! Then I promptly get overwhelmed with all the changes I’m meant to…
More Public Libraries Than Ever Exceed 1 Million Digital Book Checkouts in 2022
Jan. 11, 2023 – Los Angeles Public Library leads circulation list with Toronto Public Library, Twin Cities Metro eLibrary and National Library of Singapore among highest-performing libraries
129 libraries surpass one million checkouts in 2022
In 2022, a record-setting 129 library systems surpassed one million digital checkouts. This includes 10 library systems hitting this milestone for the very first time. In total, 555 million ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more were checked out by readers last year. A list of…
Kanopy’s New Subscription Model Proves to Maximize Efficiency for Academic Libraries
Jan 10, 2023 – Since its launch last year, librarians have rapidly adopted Kanopy BASE as a powerful tool for efficient, immediate access to core curricular titles
Canadians Explore the Question “What If” During Countrywide Digital Book Club
Jan. 10, 2023 – Library patrons can read and discuss award-winning “If Sylvie Had Nine Lives” as an ebook for free
OverDrive Releases 2022 Digital Book Circulation Data and Highlights
Jan. 6, 2023 – Libraries worldwide break records to meet demand
The most borrowed ebooks and audiobooks of 2022
One of my favorite parts about January is seeing what books were the most popular in the previous year. It’s always fun to see what books continue to be checked out by OverDrive users year after year and what new titles have made an impact….
Turn your patrons’ resolutions into reality with Libby Extras
As of Nov. 1, 2023, Universal Class is no longer available for purchase through OverDrive. Visit the Resource Center to learn more about all of our other Libby Extras offerings. Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but I love the start of the…
Best books of the year with the Professional Book Nerds
January 2023 is a few days away, but you still have plenty of time to finish your 2022 reading goals! Whether you set a goal for the number of books you read, are following a reading challenge, or tried to read more widely, reading goals…
2022’s Most Popular Ebooks and Audiobooks from Public Libraries
Dec. 22, 2022 – Data from leading digital platform OverDrive reveals top titles amid growing demand for library lending