The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provided $40 billion in COVID-19 aid to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), accessible through Sept. 30, 2023. Below are details on how ARPA/HEERF funds will be allocated, how they must be used and helpful resources…
A few months ago we announced we added new Databases & Streaming Media services to Marketplace. These services include a wide variety of compelling content providers that offer new opportunities to engage your community with entertainment, education, and unique digital experiences. You can add these new services…
If you haven’t yet registered for Digipalooza ‘21, now is the time because we are so excited to announce author and advocate Anita Hill will be our closing keynote speaker! Registration for Digipalooza ’21 is only $39 for our 3 half-day virtual conference, making it…
Our global ebook club Big Library Read (BLR) is right around the corner! From June 28 – July 12, the ebook of The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa will be available without waitlists or holds. This thrilling and atmospheric novel is about a new husband…
On Wed., June 16th from 11 AM – 12 PM (ET), OverDrive is hosting a free webinar for library staff who plan to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to purchase digital content. During this live session, we’ll offer a demonstration of new Marketplace…
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist It’s almost time for Digipalooza ’21 and we can’t wait to gather virtually with all of our library partners for a unique blend of education, networking, and fun. Registration is only $39 for our 3 half-day virtual conference,…
We are delighted to announce that we have entered an agreement to acquire Kanopy, a leading video streaming service for public and academic libraries. The acquisition of Kanopy will bring one of the industry’s most-acclaimed video catalogs to the OverDrive platform to better serve public and…
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Last year we launched The OverDrive shop and we’ve loved stocking our shop with swag to help you show off your love of Libby and Sora. All profits from the OverDrive Shop are donated to the ALA Literacy…
By Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist You already know that Libby is one of the easiest ways for college students to access and read (or listen!) to digital content on their phone or tablet. But did you know, here at OverDrive, we have a team…
On Thursday, June 17, at 3:00 pm ET, OverDrive’s own Professional Book Nerds will interview author Kate Moore about her new book, The Woman They Could Not Silence. This powerful and shocking work of nonfiction tells the story of Elizabeth Packard who was institutionalized by…
By Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Happy June! Pride Month is here, and with it comes the announcement of the 2021 Lambda Literary Award Winners. For over 30 years, Lambda Literary has championed LGBTQ+ books and authors. Their annual Lammy awards are a showcase…
Recently, we shared information about how libraries can use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase digital books.* ARPA funds enable U.S. libraries to provide pandemic response and relief to their communities with materials and services from June 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022…
