Save the date for our Digipalooza 2021 virtual conference!
By Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Since 2006, OverDrive has been hosting Digipalooza every two years to bring together our partners for a unique blend of education, networking and fun! The first few events were located in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and in…
New Choice Report Studies Academic Collection Development, Reveals Shift to Ebooks
Jan. 21, 2021 – 43% of academic libraries’ acquisition model favors ebooks over print
Libby Spotlight: Martin County Library System (FL)
By Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist Libraries across the world took extraordinary efforts to continue services in a safe and effective way this year, and to keep books in the hands of readers. Many swapped in-person events with virtual programming, pivoted to curbside pickup for…
Over 100 Public Libraries Exceed 1 Million Digital Book Checkouts in 2020
Jan 12. 2021 – Toronto Public Library #1 worldwide for 8th straight year and Los Angeles Public Library retains top spot for US digital libraries
102 library systems surpass one million digital checkouts
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist 2020 saw a record number of readers turn to their public libraries’ digital collections of ebooks and audiobooks, seeking information and entertainment they could enjoy safely at home. These new library patrons, and the millions more who have used…
33% Growth for Digital Books from Public Libraries and Schools in 2020 Sets Records
Jan, 7, 2021 – Social justice and remote learning were key factors in ebook and audiobook usage
Bloomsbury titles available in Cost Per Circ during January
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist We know that our library partners see a surge in new users every January, thanks to all the devices received over the holidays. This year is no different; in fact, demand might be even greater than usual since…
The Digital Bookmobile Team is now offering virtual patron training
By: Joe Skelley, Marketing & Events Specialist After canceling the 2020 Digital Bookmobile tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Digital Bookmobile team quickly pivoted to offer virtual Libby training webinars to libraries who had their tour stops canceled. After the great success of these…
Dear librarians and library staff, thank you
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist Each year, librarians, directors, and library staff provide countless services and programs for their patrons, but in 2020 they’ve gone above and beyond. We created a short video highlighting just a few of the remarkable ways libraries have kept…
Join the Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge
By: Jill Grunenwald, Professional Book Nerd For the last couple of years, my Professional Book Nerds co-host and I have created a reading challenge to encourage our listeners and fellow book nerds to read outside their comfort zone. This year is (finally) almost over, which…