We want your stories for the next edition of Perspectives on Reading
In recent editions of Perspectives on Reading, we’ve explored what the future holds for schools librarians, taken a dive into the book-buying habits of library users and introduced four questions to ask yourself before writing a book. We’ve heard from authors Ran Walker and Zakiya…
Engage more readers with magazines
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist Do you have magazines in your OverDrive digital collection? This format is a fan favorite with over 3,000 unlimited simultaneous use magazine titles for both kids and adults. Patrons will be pleased to know they no longer need to…
Using ARPA funds for purchase of digital content for US libraries
To help your library utilize ARPA funding for digital titles, we wanted to remind U.S. library partners of the new tools, lending models, and workflows in OverDrive Marketplace that enable you to order, track, and report on digital content purchased with these funds. *Please check…
OverDrive Education to Address School Library Concerns at AASL National Conference
Oct. 20, 2021 – Sora reading app enables flexible access to books to support 21st-century literacy
Introducing your patrons to Libby
By: Joe Skelley, Marketing & Events Specialist As soon as the leaves change color, it’s only a matter of time before pumpkins and bats transition to garland and elves. With the holiday season fast approaching, we can expect many patrons to unwrap new smartphones, tablets,…
Digital Magazines Now Available to K-12 Schools Worldwide in Sora Reading App
Oct. 13, 2021 – 50 popular titles for students include “National Geographic Kids,” “TIME for Kids,” The Week Junior” and more
Four sales means ways to save this month!
Latinx Heritage Month Sale Celebrate the history and culture of the Latinx experience with hundreds of titles on sale up to 50% off. Shop Latinx adult, juvenile and YA titles. Sale ends Oct. 15 so shop the sale today! Comics and Graphic Novels Sale Save…
Promote your digital BOOOOks with these spooky resources
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist I love summer. I love the sunshine and the heat. I love the sounds of summer: kids biking down my street, the ice cream truck in the distance, sprinklers running to save the grass, laughter in the air, I love…
OverDrive Education Strengthens Curriculum Focus with Acquisition of TeachingBooks.net
Oct. 7, 2021 – Combines expansive collection of supplemental materials with industry’s largest digital book catalog and award-winning Sora reading app
Free Collection of Spanish-Language Digital Books for Young Readers Now Available to Public Libraries
Oct. 7, 2021 – OverDrive donates “Everyone Reads” collection of 69 high-interest Spanish ebooks and Read-Alongs from Jump!, Rosen, Lerner and Triangle