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…
ISTELive 24: Meet Sora + TeachingBooks & learn new ways to save time and budget on digital books
Join the Sora and TeachingBooks teams in the Mile High City! ISTELive 24, one of the world’s most comprehensive edtech events, is June 23-26 in Denver, CO – and we can’t wait to see you at Booth #1524! There’s always a ton to do at…
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…
Beat the heat with our free Getting Started with Kanopy webinar
The temps are about to hit record highs this week in the Midwest and many of us here at OverDrive HQ are planning evenings around air conditioning, icy beverages, and our favorite streaming services. Even if they aren’t in the path of outrageous temperatures, your…
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…
With audiobook usage on the rise, where can you find budget-friendly YA & children’s audiobooks this summer?
According to a 2024 Audio Publishers Association survey, audiobooks are on the upswing: Audiobook revenue grew 9% in 2023, with 38% of U.S. adults reporting that they’d listened to an audiobook in the last year (up from a reported 35% the year prior). Children’s audiobook…
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…
Your Sora year-end checklist: 7 essential steps for a successful summer of reading
For our school partners in the Northern Hemisphere, the end of another school year might be equal parts exciting and stressful. To cut down on everything you need to remember, we’ve developed this handy checklist you can consult all summer to make sure your Sora…
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…