OverDrive stands with libraries at Florida Library Legislative Day
Last week, Floridians gathered in Tallahassee for Florida Library Legislative Day. This event was an opportunity for attendees to meet with officials and speak about the importance of fully funding libraries. OverDrive congratulates Shane Roopnarine, president of Florida Library Association and all Florida librarians on…
Key ways to improve the U.S. education system [Authority Magazine interview]
If you had the chance, what would you do to improve the U.S. education system? It’s a complicated question, with equally complicated answers – but in a recent interview with Yitzi Weiner from Authority Magazine, OverDrive Education General Manager Angela Arnold distilled down some of…
In one CO district, a digital library offers valuable opportunities for differentiation [Sora Spotlight]
By: Kristen Hein, Account Manager In our recurring Sora Spotlight series, we feature a wide range of educators who’ve become Sora champions at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students. Here, we ask them…
How #WeGoBeyond as a B Corp
In 2017, OverDrive became a Certified B Corp, joining companies such as Patagonia, Bombas, Ben & Jerry’s, Warby Parker and others leading a global movement of using business for good. The prestigious B Corporation certification recognizes a company’s commitment to creating exceptional positive social and…
Ending soon – enter the School Stars contest today!
Since February, we’ve been collecting your entries for the School Stars contest. So far, we’ve seen so many awesome submissions, from amazing bulletin board displays, to memes, to videos and more! Your entries are creative, funny, heart-warming, and inspiring. We love getting a glimpse into…
Best spring reads from OverDrive
By Kristin Roccaforte, Digital Content Librarian Thoughts of spring make me want to start planning and planting my garden, get outdoors and frolick in a meadow. There’s no better place to turn than our Garden Prep list for books on setting up one’s garden. It…
Reach more readers with Libby! 5 ways to prepare your patrons for the OverDrive app sunset
On May 1, 2023, the legacy OverDrive app will be discontinued. OverDrive users are now actively being encouraged to switch to Libby. Sunsetting the OverDrive app will simplify how you promote your library’s digital collection, train your staff, support your users, and promote the best…
LGBTQ+ books for kids: Be In the Know with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Join Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) for an exclusive In the Know presentation on Wednesday, April 5 at 2pm EST focusing on LGBTQ+ books for kids. LGBTQ+ isn’t a genre, it’s a point of view. Tune in to hear LBYR authors Nina Varela,…
5 benefits an employee book club can bring to your organization (and how to host one)
By Molly McNamara, Marketing Manager Employee engagement is one of the most important indicators in gauging work satisfaction. So, it’s no surprise that organizations are seeking ways they can enhance their company culture while also developing professional and personal skills for their employees. It’s not…
Top 8 reasons to attend Digipalooza ‘23
The countdown for Digipalooza ‘23 is on and we can’t wait to see you all August 9-11, 2023. Our user conference is for public, corporate, and academic library partners of OverDrive and Libby. Everyone can benefit from Digipalooza ‘23, including those who work in collection…