Banned Books Week 2019: LGBTQIA+
We’re celebrating Banned Books Week all week long, starting with LGBTQIA+ content. According to data from the American Libary Association (ALA), content related to LGBTQIA+ and gender nonconformity are two of the top reasons why books were challenged last year. This includes the #1 most-frequently…
Celebrating the right to read during Banned Books Week
As far as literary holidays go, Banned Books Week is probably my favorite. Part of the reason I became a librarian is that I believe, with my whole entire heart, in the freedom to read. For me, books should be read, and readers should have…
How to solve for student burnout with digital reading
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager “It’s only September,” you say. “How can my kids be burned out already?” The fact is, kids are burned out all the time. They stress about everything: school and friends and cliques and bullying and the world at large, not…
Sign up for the Digital Dash 2019 & win prizes!
Are you ready to make 2019 the best year yet for your digital collection? Challenge your library* to reach record numbers in your ebook and audiobook collection by signing up to participate in the 2019 Digital Dash! The Digital Dash is an end-of-the-year challenge for…
On the road with OverDrive Education
By Lisa Mullins, Product Support Specialist OverDrive strives to create “a world enlightened by reading,” and what better way to accomplish this than to meet our partners to discuss current trends in reading and edtech? One of the attributes that makes OverDrive stand out is…
Readers Around The World Celebrate National Day Of Digital Reading
Sept. 17, 2019 – Hundreds of thousands of book lovers to join “Read an Ebook Day” on September 18 and share their love of reading on social media
Celebrating 80 years of the Caped Crusader with a Batman Day Giveaway!
Batman Day returns on September 21st! The annual celebration of all things Dark Knight includes events at thousands of retailers across the globe, activities for fans of all ages, one of our biggest fan sweepstakes of the year and super deals from DC and our…
How to reach new users in and outside of your library (Part 4: Engaging New Readers on Social Media)
What’s the easiest, fastest, and most cost-effective way to reach people in your community? Social media, of course! Your library likely maintains social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or all three. It’s a great space to provide book recommendations, show off exciting new programs…
Welcome to the catalog, Scholastic ebooks!
By Morgan McCullough, OverDrive Librarian We’re thrilled to announce we now have Scholastic ebooks to share with our school partners for the first time! We’re so excited to share this expanded catalog with you. There are so many modern classics, popular favorites and new release…
Discover new and trending content for smart collection development
September is always a huge month for new books, and this one is no different. I personally have the ones written by M.A. and S.K. (these titles/authors need no mention, they have enough publicity) waiting for me on my shelf in Libby, and I’m excited…