10 books by Native American authors to read during National Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Not only is it a time to recognize the enormous contributions Native Americans have made to our world, it is also a time to reckon with the atrocities and injustices Native nations have suffered over the centuries. Among…
Save big on OverDrive’s Databases & Streaming Media Services
As of Nov. 1, 2023, Universal Class is no longer available for purchase through OverDrive. Visit the Resource Center to learn more about all of our other Libby Extras offerings. By: Karen Estrovich, Senior Regional Manager, Public Library East Region It seems like all of…
New Webinar: Best Practices to Transform Your OverDrive Consortium
By: Emma Dwyer, Training Specialist If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that there’s no wrong time to reevaluate what’s important. As a member library of a consortium or a consortia administrator, what’s important to you might be: Spending less time on…
Mark your calendar for our 2022 digital book clubs!
The last Big Library Read (BLR) for 2021 is ending soon, which means it’s time to start looking ahead to 2022 and all of the digital book clubs we will have for our partners next year! See below for the 2022 dates* for both our…
OverDrive Receives President’s “E” Award for Exports
At a ceremony in Washington, D.C. today, the U.S. Department of Commerce presented the 2021 President’s “E” Award for Exports to OverDrive. OverDrive was chosen for their significant sustained global growth and demonstrated excellence in exporting for at least four years to a wide range of…
The next Big Library Read is almost here!
Our global ebook club Big Library Read (BLR) is a week away! From Nov. 1 – Nov. 15, the book and audiobook of Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards will be available to readers all over the world without waitlist or holds. This exciting…
We want your stories for the next edition of Perspectives on Reading
In recent editions of Perspectives on Reading, we’ve explored what the future holds for schools librarians, taken a dive into the book-buying habits of library users and introduced four questions to ask yourself before writing a book. We’ve heard from authors Ran Walker and Zakiya…
Engage more readers with magazines
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist Do you have magazines in your OverDrive digital collection? This format is a fan favorite with over 3,000 unlimited simultaneous use magazine titles for both kids and adults. Patrons will be pleased to know they no longer need to…
Using ARPA funds for purchase of digital content for US libraries
To help your library utilize ARPA funding for digital titles, we wanted to remind U.S. library partners of the new tools, lending models, and workflows in OverDrive Marketplace that enable you to order, track, and report on digital content purchased with these funds. *Please check…
Introducing your patrons to Libby
By: Joe Skelley, Marketing & Events Specialist As soon as the leaves change color, it’s only a matter of time before pumpkins and bats transition to garland and elves. With the holiday season fast approaching, we can expect many patrons to unwrap new smartphones, tablets,…