30 Books to read before you die (or on Read an Ebook Day)
Figuring out what to read can be overwhelming. There are, frankly, so many books worth reading that, oftentimes, you can find yourself paralyzed with choice. In these moments, it’s likely you either ask a friend, a librarian, or head to Google for a book recommendation….
Announcing ALA’s Libraries Transform Book Pick
A couple weeks ago, we asked you to save the date for a brand new digital book club. Today, we are thrilled to announce that OverDrive has collaborated with the American Library Association (ALA) to host the Libraries Transform Book Pick! This program is designed…
Chill Out and Read is a Global Success
OverDrive hosted its first global reading programme for schools, Chill Out and Read, from 6 June-15 August. Modeled after the successful annual summer reading programme for the U.S. and Canada, Chill Out and Read offered participating schools up to 26 free and simultaneous use juvenile…
Lights! Camera! Action! Stream movies with OverDrive
We know that OverDrive is your go-to source for providing patrons with ebooks and audiobooks. But did you know that we also offer streaming video, too? Many libraries still see high-circulating numbers in their physical movie collections, but with streaming video, you can reach those…
Best of the Back to School Sale – Part 2
By Bailey Hotujac, Account Manager and Sarah Wilsman, OverDrive Librarian With the Back to School Sale well under way, it’s time to dig in a little deeper. Last time, we highlighted our staff favorites. Today, we’re exploring some of the hidden gems. There are tons…
Gain more readers during Library Card Sign-Up Month with IDC
September is one of my favorite months because it’s the American Library Association’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! More library cards mean more people are discovering the joys of their local public library. Here in Ohio, residents can get a card at any public library in…
Listen up! Over 800 HarperCollins audiobook titles now available in CPC for $2.99 or less
Over the past few years, audiobooks have consistently been gaining in popularity. Many of our library partners have been leveraging this rise, often seeing double-digit checkout growth year over year. One of the best ways to leverage the rising demand for audiobooks is with Cost…
For the Love of Language
By: Anna Kogan, Support Specialist Throughout my life, I’ve sought fellow foreign language learners and speakers in the wild. I’ve met the dedicated, all-or-nothing unicorns that have sacrificed a scant few months to immersing themselves in a foreign language, frequently coming out of the experience…
Save on staff picks from the Back to School Sale
September is here and so is a new school year! Many of our partners have started investing heavily in kids and teen content and seen terrific circulation numbers as a result. Our Back to School Sale is going on through the end of the month,…
3 ways to create a foreign language lesson plan with Sora
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager Hola, educators! Whether you’ve got students who are just learning their “le” from their “la” or you’re diving into des études plus avancées (more advanced study), chances are you’re looking for engaging and creative ways to make language come alive…