Young Adult holiday romances that will make you say “I love you snow much”
By Jane Whitehurst, Digital Content Librarian There is something inherently magical about the days between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, even when the weather here in Cleveland is dark and depressing. Thinking about this season makes me envision candles softly glowing, frost on the windows, a…
The ultimate guide to the best books of 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Not the holidays (although that is also enjoyable), no, I am talking about when publications and websites put out their Best Books of 2023 lists! Whether you are looking to fill holds on these popular titles, fill gaps…
Ring in the new year with our free marketing kits for January
Personally, I’m someone who prefers to spend her New Years Eve at home. In the past that has meant ordering takeout and watching the boxset of a beloved television show I had received as a Christmas present or curling up with a good book checked…
Improved access to Libby Extras now available
There is a new way for users to access Libby Extras from your library! In addition to discovering Extras through the Libby app, users can now access Extras through new, optimized direct links to each of the services your library offers. These direct links provide…
Unveiling the books of each genre that readers couldn’t put down in 2023
As digital book lending continues to flourish, public libraries remain an essential resource for free reading materials through the Libby app. Since 2021, North American Public Libraries have seen a 55 percent increase in ebook and audiobook checkouts! Audiobooks experienced a significant growth in circulation…
End of Year Sale Spotlight: Liked This Book? Read This Next!
Keeping up with patron demand is always one of your highest priorities – and biggest challenges. Our End of Year Sale is a great time to maximize your collection development dollars and serve more readers for less, including on incredibly popular books like Fourth Wing…
New Metered Access Manager now available in OverDrive Marketplace!
Available now in OverDrive Marketplace is the new Metered Access (MA) Manager! Designed to make managing your metered access content easier and more efficient, Metered Access Manager allows you to create customized plans based on specific criteria like: Format Price Time Checkouts Remaining Audience …
Celebrate holidays around the world in our upcoming webinar!
By Gryphon Beyerle, Publisher Account Services The daylight dims, the windchill rises. You can finally wear that sweater again—it looks so great on you. Maybe someone will buy you that coffee carafe that you don’t need but it sure would be nice to have. These…
Free December marketing kits that will make your patrons cheer at the end of the year
Personally, I’m a little bit in denial about December being less than a week away. With family vacation and holidays happening over the next few weeks, there’s not a lot of time to get things done. The bonus of this, though, is that I’ll have…
Wrap up 2023 with great titles (and great savings!)
The countdown to the end of the year is on! Our End of Year Sale is the perfect time to wrap up 2023 with new savings and new content to engage and entertain your community in 2024 and beyond. Join us on Dec. 6 at…