Through all of the uncertainty of the past few weeks, there has been one constant: libraries have continued to support their patrons and rise to the occasion during this challenging time. When connection was most needed, virtual book clubs gave communities a chance to interact….
Recently, my husband and I started rewatching the Marvel movies. We opted to go with story order, starting with the first Captain America film, which is set in the 1940s. Watching the franchise this way gives me a greater appreciation for both the storytelling strategy…
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist With library buildings closed, hundreds of thousands of readers have gained free, secure access to ebooks and audiobooks in the last five weeks. Recently, we shared a story about how dozens of library systems began offering OverDrive’s Instant Digital…
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist There’s a lot happening in the news today. Much of it anxiety-inducing. In a time of uncertainty, the most worrisome headlines take center stage, but positive coverage of hope, generosity, and the human connection still shine through. These positive stories…
National Library Week is an annual celebration for libraries and librarians, and the important role they play in their communities. But even with so many physical locations currently closed, libraries continue to transform lives every single day. This year’s theme is all about finding your…
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist Librarians have never been one to shy away from a crisis. In times of change and economic recession, people flock to the library in even greater numbers for assistance, community, and free resources. The global health crisis forced libraries to…
We’re excited to announce the launch of The OverDrive Shop where you can purchase apparel to celebrate your love of digital reading. At the online store, you’ll find content featuring both our award-winning apps Libby and Sora. These shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more are perfect…
Did you know you can customize the collections that appear on your OverDrive site and in Libby? Just like the displays you have at your physical library, curating collections on OverDrive allows you to showcase new titles, format-specific content, or any books that fit a…
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist Now, more than ever, connecting with our communities is being done digitally. Join us for a live webinar on Public Library CONNECT, a feature that enables students in your community to easily connect to your library digital collection. Join OverDrive Account…
With movie theaters closed because of coronavirus, many people are turning to streaming services for entertainment. Even if they can’t borrow DVDs from your physical collection, your digital library is always open and an ideal place for users to go when they want to borrow…
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared no cost and low-cost ebook and audiobook solutions to help our library partners during this unprecedented time. Another OverDrive feature you may not be aware of is Local Content. With Local Content, libraries can upload their own ebooks…
Do you need professional development hours? Are you looking to expand your OverDrive knowledge and reach more of your community? We’re listening. This new professional development program was designed to help accommodate the needs of library staff as many branches transition to working remotely. How…
