3 reasons One Copy / One User is still one of our favorite access models
The number of flexible on-demand access models in Marketplace has increased over the years, and new tools make managing Metered Access titles easier than ever. But when it comes to purchasing decisions, how do you know which OverDrive Marketplace access model is the right one…
February recommended lists you don’t want to miss
February is a short but mighty month (happy birthday to all the Leap Year babies!) and it’s an exciting time at the library. We’re celebrating Black History Month, and romance is in the air with Valentine’s Day. Your patrons are probably looking for books for…
Take movie night to the next level with Big Movie Watch
Maybe it’s the smell of popcorn coming from the kitchen or the comfort of curling up on the couch wrapped in a blanket with a cat in my lap. Whatever it is, I love movie night. And while I also love me an afternoon in…
Roar into the Year of the Dragon with our Lunar New Year sale
In the tender glow of Lunar New Year, a tapestry of tradition unfolds, each thread woven with the grace of ancient tales. Timeless stories whispered by generations past linger in pages of celebration, chapters of resilience and renewal. Literary lanterns illuminate the path to a…
Leap into February with these free marketing kits
There’s an old joke that goes “How many months have 28 days?” The punchline, of course, is that all months have 28 days, but February is the one month that has only 28 days. But not this year! 2024 is a Leap Year, giving you…
Find your own fun this winter
With the holidays over and the beginning of the new year behind us, we have entered the time of year I like to call “the endless void.” With little to look forward to until spring, grey skies all around us, and daylight disappearing in the…
Coming soon to a device near you: Big Movie Watch!
For ten years, readers have been coming together for our ebook club, Big Library Read. Now, Kanopy users at libraries in the United States and Canada can share their love for film with Big Movie Watch! Kanopy’s new film club is available for US and Canadian…
3 reasons to add OverDrive MAX titles to your digital library today
Looking for cost-effective ways to maximize impact and serve more readers for less? Under the OverDrive MAX model (also known as Metered Access Concurrent Use or MACU), libraries can stock bundles of up to 100 loans for popular digital books with no expiration date. With…
New year, new learning opportunities with our training team!
Our training team is back and bringing you more live webinars to make sure you have the tools and resources you need to succeed when it comes to managing your digital collection. Whether you are new to OverDrive or just need a refresher, you…
Over 150 libraries surpass 1 million digital checkouts in 2023
In 2023, a record-setting 152 library systems in seven countries surpassed one million digital checkouts. Of those 152 libraries, 23 library systems achieved the million checkout milestone for the very first time. In total, 662 million ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more were checked out…