Blast from the past: Save big with our local history sale!
Known for their local and regional history, iconic imagery and cultural impact, titles from Arcadia Publishing and the History Press offer a glimpse into small-town America and the lush history of the United States. Between now and Oct. 31, you can save 30-40% on over…
OverDrive Instant Digital Card is easier than ever
The OverDrive Instant Digital Card (IDC) service is designed to bring new users to the library as quickly and seamlessly as possible. This “alternate ID” enables readers who download Libby to get a digital library card using only their mobile phone number. For the last…
Spooktacular streaming video from OverDrive
In the words of Lucy Maud Montgomery, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” One of my favorite things about this time of year is indulging in some horror movies (I even have two friends who only watch horror films…
Join us for the Libraries Transform Book Pick
OverDrive, in collaboration with the American Library Association, brings you the Libraries Transform Book Pick! The program is designed to bring readers together in the community and across the country with the same ebook. The first Libraries Transform Book Pick is After the Flood by…
The fifth issue of Perspectives on Reading is now available!
The fifth edition of Perspectives on Reading is here and full of more interviews with industry leaders, thoughtful and insightful articles, opinion pieces, statistics on trending topics and more. Issue 5 includes: How libraries are embracing culinary programs and cooking the books All the data…
Get ready for our #DarkArtsDuel
Whether you support the red badge of bravery for Gryffindor or the green and silver ambition of Slytherin, you’ll want to take part in the ultimate quote duel for Dark Arts Month! This October, we’re remembering the fierce rivalry between none other than Harry Potter…
Last chance to sign up for the Digital Dash and receive a free Libby marketing package
It’s your lucky day! We’ve extended the deadline to sign up for this year’s Digital Dash in order to give every library who wants to participate a chance to hit their goals and win content credit! Don’t miss your chance to get a free Libby…
Banned Books Week 2019: Kids & teens
Banned Books Week is coming to an end. Over the past few days, we’ve looked at some of the most frequently challenged or banned books of the past few years, including LGBTQIA+ titles, comics and graphic novels, and adult books. Yesterday, I mentioned that there…
Marketing materials on the Resource Center, just for you
Since 2016, the Resource Center has served as your marketing pit stop for everything you need to promote your digital collection to end users. You may have noticed a few changes and enhancements recently in Marketing & Outreach as we continue to improve our offerings…
Banned Books Week 2019: Adult titles
It’s Banned Books Week, and I’ve discussed LGBTQIA+ books and comics and graphic novels. So far, all of the frequently challenged books I’ve talked about have been for kids or teens, and while juvenile and young adult titles do make up the bulk of books…