The next Big Library Read is coming soon
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Big Library Read (BLR) will soon be returning! From April 5 – April 19, the ebook of The Art of Taking it Easy by comedian and psychologist Dr. Brian King will be available without waitlists or holds. In…
Introducing Recorded Books Children’s Sim Use Collection
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist The circulation of juvenile content has seen tremendous growth since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are excited to announce a new simultaneous use package of children’s audiobooks from Recorded Books that will help our library partners…
Schools Reduce Barriers to Reading through Sora App Integrations
Jan. 26, 2021 – In 2020, more schools optimized app and content discovery by enabling Sora’s cross-platform connections
OverDrive’s ALA Midwinter preview: Marketplace, What’s New and more
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist The 2021 ALA Midwinter conference is here! Things might look a little different, and we might not have our big booth in Indianapolis, but you can still visit us in our virtual booth. When you visit our virtual…
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