By: Adam Sockel, Co-host of the Professional Book Nerds podcast For the past two years, the Professional Book Nerds podcast has been providing weekly book recommendations and author interviews to listeners from more than 100 countries. We’re excited to announce that you can now add…
By: Annie Suhy, Collection Development Analyst Get ready. Get set. Hold on to your candy canes. We’re fast approaching one of the highest circulation seasons of the year for your digital collection! It’s no secret among librarians that the holiday boom comes just after Christmas…
By Shannon L. Hunt, Training Manager I turned on the radio this morning and heard The Chipmunks singing Frosty the Snowman, which can only mean one thing… the holidays are officially here! I love this time of year – twinkle lights, holiday parties, visits with…
Earlier this week, we shared a few things Team OverDrive is thankful for this holiday season, ranging from the librarians we work with to the inspiration we see around our office every day and, of course, our families. At our our core, we believe in…
Every single day we are hashtag blessed with the opportunity to interact with thousands of librarians around the globe. Their relentless creativity and tireless promotion of literacy continues to amaze us. Around Thanksgiving, it is customary to think back about all the events and instances…
Last month, we shared the news that the National Library Board of Singapore (NLB) has launched the first-ever Digital Business Library as a part of their OverDrive-powered website. NLB’s using this aspect of their collection to bring new users from their community to the library. This is…
Each year, libraries around the world experience a surge in their OverDrive traffic as the calendar turns to December. Existing users will dive into “best of” lists and look forward to 2018, as new patrons unwrap devices and learn about the 24/7 access of your…
Sharjah Public Library, together with OverDrive, the world’s leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools, announced today the launch of its digital library collection with a large catalog of eBooks and audiobooks. Sharjah is the first library in the United Arab Emirates to join the…
We asked Team OverDrive for their favorite fall reading selections. And, once cozied up by the fire, in the chair or with a fuzzy buddy, what’s on their coaster nearby? Transition begins with tea I’ve gotta go with The Hobbit, and I’d pair that with a…
By: Courtney Sveda, OverDrive Training Specialist Libby is the newest one-tap reading app from OverDrive that has delighted readers with its ease of use and fun, interactive design. Libby is perfect for first time users looking to access your library’s digital collection or even those users…
Libraries have been providing eBooks and digital audiobooks for years now, enabling readers to find their favorite books and authors instantly with a simple search. Type in the name of that book you’ve been waiting for and it’s on your screen in a flash. If…
By: Melissa Marin, OverDrive Marketing Specialist The Digital Dash is a checkout challenge for your library to make 2017 your best year yet in digital circulation. Bring your community together with a shared goal of reaching record numbers in eBook and digital audiobook checkouts. We…