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…
It’s your Lucky Day—new library webcast!
By Courtney Sveda, Training Specialist Do you struggle filling holds for your most popular titles? Your lucky day is here! One of OverDrive’s newest features for both the digital library website and Libby has been making waves this summer. Lucky Day allows libraries to make…
Monday 5×5 for July 22, 2019
The final trailer for IT: Chapter 2 is here! This looks horrifying and terrifying and I cannot wait to preorder my tickets. The Ringer ranks Disney song I should be upfront in letting you all know that I consider Be Prepared to be the best…
Chill out & read in honor of National Ice Cream Month
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist It’s National Ice Cream Month and while I don’t need a reminder to eat more ice cream, I will absolutely do so in honor of such an occasion. I could use reminders for plant watering, teeth flossing, oil changes, package…
Why we NEED diverse books now more than ever
By: Sarah Wilsman, Content Specialist There has been a big push in education recently to diversify collections so that students can “see” themselves in the books they read. Recent studies show that books for children continue to feature predominantly white characters although school populations are…
Take Audiobooks on the Road with Libby and Apple CarPlay
July 16, 2019 – Readers can now listen to audiobooks from the public library by connecting their iPhone to CarPlay-enabled vehicles