In the coming days, we’ll be providing full statistics from another record breaking year in digital library lending. Readers continue to discover the convenience of 24/7 access to their library through OverDrive and circulation numbers have exploded once again because of this. More library systems…
As we’ve previously shared, 2016 was a record breaking year in digital library lending, as readers borrowed 196 million books through OverDrive-powered library websites. This 21% overall growth can be attributed to an increase in digital circulation across countless OverDrive library collections around the world….
In 2017, OverDrive will be bringing our library partners exciting innovations in the digital reading space and we look forward to continuing to spread the #LibraryLove with readers all around the world. As always, you can expect frequent updates on our blog page about new…
When the clock struck midnight on December 31st, people around the world undoubtedly made resolutions of all kinds. All around the internet you’ll find articles and lists of ways to help you keep your promise to get healthy, de-clutter your home or improve your life…
The ball has dropped and the calendar has, once again, turned over as we welcome in a new year. People all around the world will begin their “New Year’s Resolutions” this week and one of the more popular one is to “read more books.” The…
By: Briana Johnson-Sims, OverDrive Training Specialist This December, OverDrive’s Training Team helped you Wrap Up the Year with the New OverDrive, but in case you missed it, here are all the tools you need to start 2017 off right. For library partners who were…
By: Annie Suhy, Collection Development Analyst. Consumers aren’t the only ones swiping their credit cards this holiday season. As librarians, you’re shopping too, but instead of Hatchimals and LED TVs, it’s books. You’re loading up on digital content in preparation for the holiday rush, which…
Just in time for the busiest season of the year, OverDrive is excited to present our new OverDrive Marketplace Help website! This new, innovative website is an interactive, dynamic revamp of our Marketplace User Guide and is sure to make finding answers to your questions…
~Everything you need to know to make sure your library is prepared for that huge library holiday rush~ By: Melissa Marin, OverDrive Marketing Specialist Traditionally, we see a jump in digital usage in December and January, as people have extra free time for the holidays and…
Last week, our Professional Book Nerds celebrated the podcast’s one year birthday by interviewing Alan Cumming at the Cuyahoga County Public Library in their packed auditorium. Alan was in town performing his cabaret-style show, Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs, and he took time to chat with…
By: Christina Samek, OverDrive Marketing Specialist Whether you’re suffering through a cold front, complete with snow and (gulps) ice, or peak tourism as your climate offers sweet, sweet relief–we all know it’s the season to get cozy. And what better way to get cozy than…
Ed. Note: At an OverDrive-hosted library seminar in October in London, our friend and library partner Philip Schofield, from Kent County Council, had the opportunity to share some best practices behind digital collection development. While stock selection criteria may vary across libraries, we’re sharing his…