The next Big Library Read global book club will take place this summer and we need your help deciding the book the whole world will be reading. Thousands of libraries and countless readers have participated in our Big Library Read events, and this time around we…
PBS wants to know America’s favorite book Over the next several months, PBS will delve into the books that American readers love, both classic and modern, in an effort to discover the most popular book in the country. The Great American Read is a celebration…
Book clubs are a phenomenal way to create a community through a shared reading experience. By working with OverDrive to create a digital aspect of your library book clubs, you can bring people together who may not be able to access the physical library as…
In celebration of our corporate parent Rakuten sponsoring Shakira’s El Dorado World Tour, we’re excited to announce that OverDrive is giving away 56 pairs of tickets to several concerts throughout the United States leg of her tour. These tickets are for shows in the following…
Here at OverDrive, we pride ourselves on our book nerdery and borderline obsessive integration of literature in our daily lives. Honestly, it’s pretty rare to walk by a group of coworkers in the office and hear them chatting about anything other than books. We work…
For the last few months, we’ve been sharing success stories about how libraries are adding thousands of new OverDrive users through our Instant Digital Card (IDC) service. IDC creates a digital card in under 30 seconds, providing instant access to eBooks and audiobooks for new readers through…
Ed. Note: This post was first shared at https://digitalbookmobile.com. Be sure to check there frequently to see where our Digital Bookmobile will be headed next. By: Lauren Bajda, OverDrive Digital Media Events Specialist Happy National Bookmobile Day from the staff at OverDrive! National Bookmobile Day was started…
By: Rickie Mascia & Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialists April is National Poetry Month, a literary celebration of a genre that supports expression, encourages feelings, and challenges readers to think beyond the words on a page. Inaugurated in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National…
By: Courtney Sveda, OverDrive Training Specialist Your library’s digital collection is filled with titles of interest for all types of readers, which makes it an excellent resource for your patrons. However, when it comes to gaining patron interest, having the right titles is only part…
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist April 8th marks the start of National Library Week! Now in its 60th year, National Library Week celebrates the impact that libraries and library employees have in their communities. All kinds of libraries participate, including school, public, academic, and…
At PLA we shared news with attendees that got librarians and readers alike very excited. This summer, magazines will be available for your OverDrive service. OverDrive Magazines will be integrated in your OverDrive website and Libby. They will be available in the OverDrive Read format…
If you haven’t poked around in OverDrive’s Resource Center in a while, now’s the time! Inspired by the recent Marketing Digital Books to Kids & Teens webcast, we’ve assembled some materials to help your library market to your youngest, mostly untapped market! In the kit you’ll find digital graphics for social…