Public libraries reach 225 million digital checkouts in record-breaking 2017
2017 was another landmark year in digital reading, as our 40,000 library and school partners circulated a quarter-of-a -billion eBooks…
Literary holidays to celebrate all year long (and the books to read during them)
Each year, our calendars are loaded with days earmarked for celebrating birthdays, national holidays, and anniversaries. These are all wonderful,…
If my cat were a book character…
The OverDrive Staff are as crazy about their pets as most people… so we asked some of them to compare…
If my dog were a book character…
The OverDrive Staff are as crazy about their pets as most people… so we asked some of them to compare…
Retaining new users beyond the holidays
It’s no secret that libraries see an increase in usage during the holiday season. We’ve previously offered you a preparation strategy so…
No Library Card? No Problem: bring new users in with Libby
For several months, libraries around the United States have been piloting OverDrive’s instant access “Instant Digital Card” feature through our…
Beyond the bestsellers: Capitalizing on the Holiday Spectacular Sale
By: Ryan Chamberlain, OverDrive Publisher Account Specialist Merry mid-December. It’s that time of year again, the time when everyone’s merry’d…
Libby named one of Google Play’s Best Apps of 2017
Every December, Google honors a select number of apps in their Google Play store as the best of the best….
5 Search Features in Libby That Every Bookworm Will Love
By: Rickie Mascia, OverDrive Social Media Specialist Throughout the year, libraries add thousands of eBooks and audiobooks to their digital…
OverDrive Help Wanted: We’ve Got It Here!
By: Courtney Sveda, OverDrive Training Specialist Getting users started with your library’s digital collection is easier than ever… but what happens…
Professional Book Nerds Author Interviews – Now free for your digital collection
By: Adam Sockel, Co-host of the Professional Book Nerds podcast For the past two years, the Professional Book Nerds podcast…
5 Ways to Prepare Your Digital Library for the Holiday Rush
By: Annie Suhy, Collection Development Analyst Get ready. Get set. Hold on to your candy canes. We’re fast approaching one…
Let Team OverDrive Help You Prepare for the Holidays and Beyond
By Shannon L. Hunt, Training Manager I turned on the radio this morning and heard The Chipmunks singing Frosty the…
9 books we’re thankful for
Earlier this week, we shared a few things Team OverDrive is thankful for this holiday season, ranging from the librarians…
10 things Team OverDrive is thankful for
Every single day we are hashtag blessed with the opportunity to interact with thousands of librarians around the globe. Their…