August learning opportunities for public library partners
OverDrive’s Training team has a jampacked schedule for your August learning opportunities. For those of you tapped to know about all things content, we have two great sessions to keep your eyes on! Join our Digital Content Librarian team on Tues. Aug. 2nd at 2…
Be a superhero for all readers by adding comics to your digital collection today
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist I don’t know about any of you, but I spent last weekend refreshing my social media to see all the latest updates from the 2022 Comic-Con. I love watching all the new movie teasers and trailers, seeing the…
5 ways to use new Libby shelf talkers to connect with your community
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Ever wish you could recommend a title to patrons directly in Libby? Or wanted to share a favorite quote from a book? With our new Libby shelf talkers, library staff can add personal notes to titles in your…
Hear about the hottest under-the-radar reads in our Fall Book Break webinar!
By Marisa Arancibia, Digital Content Librarian Although August signals the end of summer, it’s also the beginning of many wonderful things—apple cider, gorgeous red and orange leaves, pumpkin patches, and Halloween, but here at team OverDrive, what we’re really excited for is the mountain of…
Celebrating 100 million digital books accessed through the Sora reading app (Infographic)
It’s difficult to quantify what 100 million books looks like — and doubly difficult when the books in question are ebooks and audiobooks. There’s no physical reference point that can paint an accurate picture — no quirky stat for how many times they’d wrap around…
There’s still time to read the latest BLR title!
Our latest Big Library Read (BLR) started last week and we’ve already seen tens of thousands of readers check out the ebook or audiobook of The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake. Set in 19th century London, The Girl in His Shadow follows orphan…
How Libby’s accessibility features provide an inclusive experience for all
July is Disability Pride Month in the United States and was created to commemorate the passing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. OverDrive’s mission has always been to create “a world enlightened by reading” for everyone. This means providing a…
Be In the Know with Sourcebooks!
Join us on Tuesday, July 26 at 2pm EST for a special catalog presentation from Sourcebooks. Register today so you don’t miss the opportunity to be in the know about the latest and soon-to-be released nonfiction titles available from Sourcebooks. This event will feature juvenile,…
Celebrate the wonderful world of comics and save big during our Comics Super Sale
From now until July 31, save 25-50% on thousands of graphic novels, manga, and comics during our Comics Super Sale! Along with comics and graphic novels from popular publishers like Marvel and DC Comics, we have smaller and independent comic publishers represented in our sale…
Summer training opportunities for library partners
Looking to add some learning opportunities this summer? OverDrive’s Training team has some exciting sessions for your learning and engagement, live and on demand! Here’s what’s on tap for July: How to Train Your Community on Libby Tuesday, July 12 at 2 PM ET Register…