Introducing new Databases & Streaming Media services
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. We’re excited to introduce a new category of content for your library’s digital collection: Databases…
OverDrive Adds New Content Categories for Libraries
Apr. 26, 2021 – Broad range of engaging Databases & Streaming Media includes Universal Class, The Great Courses, Learn It Live and more
Using American Rescue Plan Act funds for purchase of digital books for US libraries
Visit this page to see the tools and resources available in Marketplace to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase digital content. Over the past several weeks, we here at OverDrive have been in dialog with leadership from the Institute of Museum and…
Celebrate National Poetry Month with these 2021 poetry collections
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist With respect to T.S. Eliot, I’m not so sure about his whole “April is the cruellest month” from The Waste Land. After all, how could an entire month dedicated to the magic and majesty of poetry be considered…
Ebook and Audiobook Usage Surges in Academic Libraries During Pandemic
Apr. 13, 2021 – OverDrive Professional reports data from 500+ academic libraries; Choice research study confirms increased digital book adoption
Libby Spotlight: Piscataway Public Library (NJ)
At the beginning of the year, we talked with Martin County Library System (FL) about some unique ways they found success promoting their digital collection. Many libraries like Martin County focused on increasing their social presence or handing out items during curbside pickup, but reimagining…
Reading is everyone’s National Library Week superpower
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist OverDrive joins all librarians to promote and celebrate National Library Week for what they truly are — superheroes of society. To celebrate librarians, reading, and digital libraries, we’ve called on a few friends to assemble with their stories of…
Learn the Art of Taking it Easy in the latest Big Library Read
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist From now until April 19, readers at participating OverDrive libraries can check out the ebook and audiobook of The Art of Taking It Easy without any waitlist or holds. After reading the book, be sure to head over…
Get a first look at Kensington new releases
Join us on April 14 at 10:00 a.m. EST for a special catalog presentation from Kensington! This event will feature special appearances by Kensington editors and authors and will cover a list of their summer and fall 2021 new releases. Library partners who want a…
Dr. Carla Hayden announced as the first Digipalooza ’21 keynote speaker
National Library Week is here and we are so excited to announce Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden as our keynote speaker for Day 1 of Digipalooza ‘21! Hayden, the first woman and the first African American to lead the national library, was nominated to…