I worked in public libraries for 17 years. In that time, I answered questions at the reference desk, offered technology training, led book clubs, planned large events, and helped buy for my library’s digital collection. And sometimes I did all these things at once. Actually,…
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…
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…
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 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…
Maybe it’s the smell of popcorn coming from the kitchen or the comfort of curling up on the couch wrapped in a blanket with a cat in my lap. Whatever it is, I love movie night. And while I also love me an afternoon in…
Founded in 2010 by Mohammed Umar, Salaam publishes a range of books for children and adults with titles covering topics such as disability, immigration, and more. Available now for the first time on OverDrive, Salaam’s books have been translated into dozens of languages from Afrikaans…
In the tender glow of Lunar New Year, a tapestry of tradition unfolds, each thread woven with the grace of ancient tales. Timeless stories whispered by generations past linger in pages of celebration, chapters of resilience and renewal. Literary lanterns illuminate the path to a…
There’s an old joke that goes “How many months have 28 days?” The punchline, of course, is that all months have 28 days, but February is the one month that has only 28 days. But not this year! 2024 is a Leap Year, giving you…
With the holidays over and the beginning of the new year behind us, we have entered the time of year I like to call “the endless void.” With little to look forward to until spring, grey skies all around us, and daylight disappearing in the…
For ten years, readers have been coming together for our ebook club, Big Library Read. Now, Kanopy users at libraries in the United States and Canada can share their love for film with Big Movie Watch! Kanopy’s new film club is available for US and Canadian…
Good morning, Baltimore! The library world is gearing up for LibLearnX 2024 and Team OverDrive can’t wait. Visit us in Booth #1129 to learn exciting Libby news, hear Kanopy updates, and more. Be sure to also stay for one of the presentations happening during LibLearnX…
