Checking in on Sora Sweet Reads so far!
We’re just over the halfway mark for Sora Sweet Reads, and with more than 50,000 schools participating and 50 free titles available to school partners (44 for our global partners), this year’s edition is our most expansive program yet! And before Sora Sweet Reads ends…
Going to ALA Annual? Come visit us in Booth #933!
Soon, librarians will be gathering in Washington, D.C. for the annual American Library Association conference! We can’t wait to see so many of our library partners in person again. In advance of the show we wanted to share some of the highlights and updates we’ll…
Go all in on Libby
On May 1, 2023, the legacy OverDrive app will be discontinued. OverDrive users are now actively being encouraged to switch to Libby. We’re excited to take the next step with Libby and make it the primary way to enjoy your digital library, with a goal…
Hear the rainbow with audiobooks for Pride Month!
There are plenty of reasons to love the month of June. For those of us in Ohio, it means we can cast off the last vestiges of winter and the unpredictible weather of spring and fully embrace the sunshine. School’s out for the summer and…
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…