Add a little spice to your digital library this spring with Macmillan Swerve titles
Whether your patrons are drawn to the allure of forbidden love, the excitement of second chances, or the enchantment of happily-ever-afters, every romance book they open holds new and exciting love stories readers can’t wait to devour. This spring, you can take advantage of a…
Discover Women-Written True Crime
Although it often feels like the cultural obsession with true crime is very specific to our time, audiences have been fascinated by the dark and macabre for as long as society has had crime and punishment. That said, true crime has evolved significantly, and in…
Expand teaching and learning for all – within budget: The benefits of smart PDA and flexible licensing models with Kanopy
What are your pain points when it comes to curating a streaming video collection – within budget – at your college or university? Many librarians we’ve spoken to seem to get headaches when looking for cost-effective ways to serve more faculty and students for less….
Announcing the Libby Book Awards winners!
The envelopes have been opened and we are excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Libby Book Awards. The titles on this list represent the best books of 2023, as selected by our expert team of OverDrive librarians and voted on by over 1700…
March recommended lists you don’t want to miss
There is excitement building as Spring approaches! March is Women’s History Month and a great time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women everywhere. With so many books by and about women, there is plenty to check out for every audience! Easter also snuck…
Ramadan & Literature Through the Eyes Of A Middle Eastern
Under a Crescent Moon: Unveiling the Spirit of Ramadan Across the World When the crescent moon gracefully slices through the night skies, it tells us that Ramadan is here. For Muslims everywhere, this means a special time filled with spiritual feelings. While abstaining from food…
Shop Sci-Fi Saga books, films, & more
Science fiction is a great genre for a lot of reasons. The tech is often very cool and offers, we hope, a peek into the future. (Where is my flying car already?!) It also gives authors a chance to comment on the world as it…
The Libby Book Awards finalists are here! How many have you read?
The rest of the world might be preparing for the Oscars, but here at OverDrive we are looking forward to finding out who won a Libby Book Award! We want to thank the librarians who voted on the inaugural Libby Book Awards. Thanks to all…
The agony and the album: 13 poets to read while waiting for Taylor Swift’s next masterpiece
I was very late to the Taylor Swift party. And by “very late” I mean Folklore was the first Taylor Swift album I ever listened to, but I have been a fan ever since. Midnights is part of my vinyl collection and of course I…
Don’t have OverDrive Magazines yet? Add them today!
In 2023, 56 million OverDrive magazines were borrowed from digital libraries. That was a 75% increase over 2022, and for good reason: Sold as an all-in plan of over 4,000 titles, OverDrive Magazines have no circulation cap and allow unlimited simultaneous use access, so patrons…
3 reasons One Copy / One User is still one of our favorite access models
The number of flexible on-demand access models in Marketplace has increased over the years, and new tools make managing Metered Access titles easier than ever. But when it comes to purchasing decisions, how do you know which OverDrive Marketplace access model is the right one…
February recommended lists you don’t want to miss
February is a short but mighty month (happy birthday to all the Leap Year babies!) and it’s an exciting time at the library. We’re celebrating Black History Month, and romance is in the air with Valentine’s Day. Your patrons are probably looking for books for…