Digipalooza ‘21 isn’t the only thing on the horizon! Soon it will be autumn and with it comes some of fall’s biggest new titles. We’re excited to highlight some of Blackstone Audio’s upcoming releases. Library partners looking to add these audiobooks to their OverDrive collection…
We are excited to announce that we have completed the acquisition of Kanopy, a leading video streaming service for public and academic libraries. Kanopy adds the industry’s most acclaimed video catalog to the OverDrive Marketplace to better serve public and academic libraries around the world….
Digipalooza ’21 is less than a month away and we are so excited to announce Dominique Raccah, publisher and CEO of Sourcebooks, will be our keynote speaker on Day 2 of our three half-day virtual conference. Registration for Digipalooza ’21 is only $39, so if…
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist 129 public library systems on pace to surpass one million digital checkouts in 2021 2021 is shaping up to be an incredible year for reading as more public library systems than ever are set to eclipse one million digital…
The top ten most popular June new releases by checkouts on Libby. We’re excited to launch a new series providing a wrap-up of the most popular digital books released the previous month. These numbers are based on checkouts on Libby, the library reading app. If…
From now until July 31, you can be a superhero in your community by shopping our Comics Super Sale and save 25-50% on thousands of comics, manga, and graphic novels. Visit Marketplace to shop all of the available comics on sale or shop just adult…
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,…