OverDrive Max Milestone: 1 million titles now available in this cost-effective model
In June, we were delighted to achieve a major milestone in OverDrive Marketplace. OverDrive now offers more than 1 million ebooks and audiobooks available in the OverDrive Max (ODMAX) access model. OverDrive Max is the increasingly popular access model that allows libraries and schools to…
Tools to accelerate your digital library and more at ALA Annual
Hello San Diego! This week, librarians from all over are gathering in warm, sunny California for the American Library Association’s Annual Conference. If you’re going to be attending ALA 2024, be sure to visit Team OverDrive in Booth #1040 to hear exciting content updates, news…
Marketing kits to celebrate the freedom to read this July
When summer rolls around, my TBR is stacked sky-high with thrillers because my favorite type of beach read involves marriage and murder. (Admittedly, this says a lot about me, none of which I really want to take time to examine.) No matter what genres your…
The next Big Library Read is almost here! Is your library ready?
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our most recent Big Library Read (BLR) program. If you missed the conversation with author Dan Flores about his book Wild New World, you can view it on demand here. Believe it or not, our next…
Behind the mic: Interviews with favorite audiobook narrators from the Professional Book Nerds
Anyone who has listened to an audiobook will tell you a narrator can make or break the listening experience. Narrators are more than just someone who reads a book aloud; they bring stories to life and turn reading into an immersive experience that can transport…
Explore adventure books, films, & more
Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of adventures to be had! With the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme “Adventure Begins at your Library” and plenty of people of all ages looking for some adventure, it is a great time to make sure…
Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand – the next stop on our World Literary Tour!
This month on our World Literary Tour, we are visiting Auckland, New Zealand! With its volcanoes, black sand beaches, lush rainforests, whale-watching harbors, and exceptional stargazing, it’s no wonder New Zealand has such a rich literary landscape. Now, you can give your users a trip…
Nearly half of audiobook listeners borrowed from their local library and other audiobook month stats that speak volumes
Ah, June is here bringing with it warm weather to Cleveland (and, who knows, maybe another celestial phenomenon! We got lucky with that total solar eclipse in April and rare Northern Lights sighting in May). June is also the time when we turn our eyes…
June recommended lists you don’t want to miss
Summer is right around the corner, and there’s no better time to get your TBR list together. Librarians are prepping for Pride celebrations, folks are firing up the grills for Father’s Day, and readers everywhere are looking for their next beach read. And now you…
Meet some of the furry coworkers of Team OverDrive!
Celebrated in May in the United States and in April in the United Kingdom, National Pet Month is an opportunity for us all to share even more love than usual for our animal companions! According to the CDC there are many benefits to owning a…