The second issue of Perspectives on Reading is now available
Issue 2 of Perspectives on Reading has arrived and it is packed with articles, interviews, opinions and data from industry leaders. In this issue you’ll find topics including: The secret to influencing kids’ reading habits while thinking only about yourself An examination of the idea…
What is reading?
Recently, I saw a commercial on television from a large spice company where, instead of providing recipes or showing the flavors they offer, they chose to promote the memories that come from those flavors. Garlic isn’t garlic, it’s the smell of grandmothers pierogi. Cinnamon brings…
How Libby has helped me read 2 books per week in 2018
At the beginning of this year, our Professional Book Nerds podcast shared a series of episodes dedicated to creating and achieving reading resolutions throughout the year. One of my goals was to read at least one book per week and thanks to Libby, I’m on…
Join us for our one-day Digipalooza Academy events in 2019
Since 2006, OverDrive has been hosting Digipalooza every two years to bring together our partners for a unique blend of education, networking and fun. The previous few international user group events have been located in our home of Cleveland, Ohio but we’re excited to announce…
9 awesome things Libby does that you might not know about
By now, you’ve hopefully downloaded Libby and borrowed some ebooks and audiobooks. The one-tap reading app is the fastest way to reading happiness with it’s simple and easy design. Libby is more than just a portal to your next great reading adventure. Our developers are…
Buy magazines and save with our Mags-travaganza!
Our Mags-travaganza is the perfect time to add OverDrive Magazines to your collection! Along with offering your patrons the hottest magazine titles that they can read on the same device as their ebooks and audiobooks, if you add OverDrive Magazines before December 31st you’ll be…
Grab your Red Balloon and join The Big Library Read
Get ready to go back in time on an adventure in magical realism, Cold War conspiracies, World War II and much more because the latest Big Library Read has launched. From now through October 15, readers at the more than 22,000 participating OverDrive library and…
Your Essential Libby Marketing Checklist
By: Annie Suhy, OverDrive Marketing Specialist A little over a year ago, we introduced Libby to the world. Her bright red hair and shy smile intrigued us; and her love of books was contagious. Have you introduced her to your patrons yet? If not, we’re…
The Girl with the Red Balloon is this October’s Big Library Read selection
This October, our Big Library Read returns with the latest entry in the world’s largest ebook club and this time around the winning title is The Girl with the Red Balloon by Katherine Locke. The book, which tells the story of sixteen-year-old Ellie Baum as…
Celebrate Read an Ebook Day with us on September 18
When people talk about Libby and/or OverDrive, odds are the first thing they mention is how easy and convenient it is. The accessibility of being able to read anytime, anywhere and all for free, thanks to the sheer awesomeness of libraries, is a wonder that…