OverDrive hosts Urban Libraries Council gathering
On Thursday, June 9, OverDrive hosted 40 librarians from the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) as part of ULC’s 2022 Lessons from the Field event. For over 50 years, ULC has been driving cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to promote the value of libraries as community…
Gain greater insight into your collection with an OverDrive Diversity Audit
Now, more than ever, it is important for libraries to build collections that reflect the diversity of their communities and serve the reading needs of all users. As a Certified B Corporation, OverDrive is committed to empowering our library communities in their efforts to support…
Learn on the Go with On-Demand Webinars
Full disclosure: I was sweating in my car today while listening to a book about organizing my workspace and driving to get nine thousand errands done and I thought, “There has to be a better way to learn.” (I thought this right as a sunscreen-soaked…
Key ways to keep students reading all summer long with audiobooks
Educators know better than anyone how popular audiobooks have become with students. Their advantages are numerous: kids can listen to them right from their phones, they’re an accessible way to help improve reading fluency and they open the door to exploration of new titles and…
Book covers that made Team OverDrive stop and read
By: Tiffany Wincek, Product Liason We’ve all been warned to never judge a book by its cover, but what if the cover is exactly what draws you in? Today, Team OverDrive shares covers that catch our eyes, intrigue us, stir up memories, and help us…
Be In the Know with ECW Press
Join us on Wed., June 8 at 1pm ET for a special catalog presentation from ECW Press. Don’t miss out on the chance to hear from ECW Press as they present new and recently released audiobooks in their catalog. Special guests from Annick Press will…
13 ways to use Sora side-by-side with your physical library
By: Kristen Hein, Product Support Specialist Your digital collection is an important part of your library. Many people see the digital library as something separate from their physical library and print titles, but it’s something that should exist alongside it! It provides students more title…
6 surprising stats about audiobooks you need to know
With June right around the corner, it’s once again time for our annual Audiobook Month sale! From listening on your commute to and from the office or sharing a family story while on the road to your summer vacation to keeping a narrator around while…
Books to help you explore Black stories all year round
Because it’s so important to read and celebrate Black stories all year round, HarperCollins has created a Read Black campaign to help you discover and explore Black stories outside of Black History Month and ahead of Juneteenth. From memoir to romance, to stories for juvenile…
Don’t miss these chances to save in May
Yay for YA Sale Snag super savings for young readers and the young-at-heart with thousands of YA titles up to 50% off. Sale ends May 31 so visit Marketplace and start shopping today! World Literary Tour: Spain Our World Literary Tour has made a stop…