PLA 2024 might be over, but we get another opportunity to celebrate libraries with National Library Week! National Library Week (April 7—April 13, 2024) is a time to celebrate the vital role libraries play in our communities. It’s a moment to recognize the importance of…
Summer is almost here! Which means that you can hopefully rest for a bit after planning all of your Summer Reading programs. Your humble Digital Content Librarians, Sarah, Tori, and I (Erin), would like to cordially invite you to get into the summer spirit by…
Time and resources are limited at public libraries. With so many options available and choices to make, making decisions about your collection development dollars can seem impossible, especially if purchasing for your library’s digital collection is just one of many roles you maintain. With our…
April’s arrival means spring has officially begun and the days are finally lasting longer! With it also comes many new things to celebrate, including Earth Day and National Poetry Month. And apparently a Solar Eclipse that you may have heard a thing or two about….
Back in October, I started playing competitive pinball. (Believe me, I didn’t know it was a thing either until last year.) But in the six months since joining the Cleveland Belles & Chimes women’s pinball league, I’ve participated in several leagues in the area (and…
This week, public librarians will be arriving in Columbus, Ohio for the 2024 Public Library Association conference. If you are going to be attending PLA 2024, be sure to visit Team OverDrive in Booth #2223 as we share exciting Libby updates, Kanopy news, and more!…
In 1924, piano salesman Richard L. Simon and trade magazine editor M. Lincoln Schuster pooled their resources to publish a book of crossword puzzles. It was the first of its kind, and this revolutionary book was a runaway bestseller. 100 years later, Simon & Schuster…
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…
April is almost here and our Resource Center is blooming with free marketing kits and social media graphics to help you promote your digital library. Here in Cleveland we are preparing for the upcoming solar eclipse, but that is just one of many events happening…
Truth is often stranger than fiction, which is one reason film lovers love documentaries. As a long-time documentary fan, I find the genre fascinating, thrilling, heartbreaking, exhilarating – and often feel all this in a single film! From To Be and to Have, an in-depth…
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…
As academic institutions increasingly embrace digital resources, the focus on accessibility becomes paramount. In the February/March issue of Against The Grain, OverDrive hosted a discussion on this crucial topic that sheds light on current efforts and future trends shaping the landscape of digital content access. …
