The Lovely Land of Lending Models: Best Practices for your Collection and Sanity
If you’ve talked at all with your team at OverDrive, you’ve probably heard about the plethora of lending models available in our Marketplace. We know that digital collection development in OverDrive is not your only job responsibility…heck, it’s probably just 1/16 of all the things…
Boost circulation from student readers with Public Library CONNECT
Public Library CONNECT enables students to seamlessly access their local public library’s digital collection through the Sora platform using their school credentials. This innovative collaboration at the local level eliminates barriers to library access by bypassing the need for separate library cards or account registrations….
Readers have borrowed over 3 billion digital books through OverDrive
From the very first library checkout of an ebook through OverDrive back in 2003, we have had one vision: to create a world enlightened by reading. Recently, readers and libraries all over the globe achieved a major milestone when the total number of digital titles…
Be In the Know with DC Comics!
Join us on Wed., Oct. 5 at 1pm EST for an exclusive look at the comics and graphic novels genre with a special presentation from DC Comics. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about DC’s new releases and fan favorites with an action-packed list of…
New Method Learning courses available!
You may already use Method Learning’s test prep solutions to help the students in your community raise their ACT and SAT scores. Now, Method Learning is expanding their offerings to include Financial Literacy and Academic Success courses you’ll want to add to your library or…
New Webinar – Mythbusting with OverDrive: Innovative Ways to Talk About Your Digital Library
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist We’ve all heard ‘em. “I tried ebooks a long time ago and it just wasn’t for me.” “It’s too much screen time for my students.” There can be many excuses why digital reading won’t work for patrons or students. But…
Digipalooza ’21 is almost here. Have you registered yet?
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,…
Black Lives Matter: OverDrive stands against racism and inequality
OverDrive stands in solidarity with the African American community in the United States and around the world. We believe that Black Lives Matter. Now is the time for all to listen, learn, reflect and act. As a team, we’re committed to informing and educating ourselves so…
Big Library Read update: BLR will now start March 23
Earlier this week, we shared several no cost and low-cost collections now available in Marketplace to help your library meet unprecedented demand during COVID-19. One way to bring your community together during this time is with the next Big Library Read, which we will be…
OverDrive Founder & CEO Steve Potash’s annual message to our library and school partners
[This letter was sent via email on the morning of January 22, 2020] Happy New Year to you, your families, and your teams. As we start the new decade, I feel it is important to write to you and share a few 2019 highlights, what…