How to reach new users in and outside of your library (Part 2: Books & Beers)
As we all know, books pair well with just about anything. Including beer. A dark ale or a hoppy brew can serve as the perfect frosty companion to your next read. And as the popularity of craft beer continues to rise, your local watering hole…
Books for your school library’s “blind spots”
By: Kristen Griesmer, Product Support Specialist and Hannah Monson, Collection Specialist So, you’ve been building up your library and adding content for your students. You’ve purchased books that are popular and in the most common genres. You’ve created your library to include subjects such as…
Monday 5×5 for July 29, 2019
Slate attempts to explain CATS the musical and where, exactly, T.S. Eliot fits in I am well aware that I am one of five people who actually enjoys CATS the musicals. But, seriously. I love CATS the musical and was excited about a film adaptation…
We want your stories for the fifth edition of Perspectives on Reading
Over a year ago we launched Perspectives on Reading, our quarterly online magazine that focuses on trends in the reading world. In that time, we’ve had stories about using video games as a literacy tool and how to read like a writer, not a reader….
The fact is, you don’t want to miss our Adult Nonfiction Sale
Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction. With our Adult Nonfiction Sale, this is the perfect time to shop savings that are so good, you won’t believe they’re real. From now until July 31, save up to 50% on 20,000+ nonfiction titles. With so many…
4 reasons why Sora helps public libraries and schools work better together
When I was a kid, I always loved the end of the school year. Not just because summer was on the horizon, but because in elementary school, there was always an end-of-the-year field trip to the public library. Sitting on the floor, we crowded around…
10 books to read after you binge Orange Is the New Black
Everything is different the second time around. Or the third or the fourth. Or, in the case of Orange is the New Black which is entering its final season, the seventh time around. I’ve been watching the show from the very beginning and am so…
R.L. Stine on his love of reading
Recently, we announced the launch of a new literacy campaign called Everyone Reads. Everyone Reads is designed to be a celebration and promotion of reading in the digital age, providing videos of authors and celebrities sharing the joy books have brought them over the years….
It’s a Lucky Day for Public Library Patrons
July 23, 2019 – Libraries can serve more patrons faster with their OverDrive digital collection by designating copies of high-demand, waitlisted titles as immediately available
Help us improve Marketplace by participating in our survey
OverDrive’s Marketplace is turning 20 years old! One of the things that makes Marketplace the leading source for digital content for our partners is the feedback and suggestions partners have made over the years. Some of your favorite services and features available in Marketplace and…