Be In the Know with Revell Romance!
Join us on Wed., Feb. 9, 2022 at 2pm ET for a special catalog presentation from Baker Publishing Group imprint, Revell. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear authors speak and present on their newest titles. This preview of Revell’s latest romance titles will…
Over 120 library systems reach 1 million digital checkouts in 2021
We had another record-setting year in digital reading, with libraries, schools, colleges and companies circulating half a billion titles through OverDrive in 2021. We also had a record 121 library systems surpass one million digital checkouts in 2021. This includes 22 library systems hitting this…
New year, new webinars!
By: Emma Dwyer, Product Trainer And just like that, it’s 2022! The Training team is happy to share an exciting revamp of our webinars for this year. To reach more audiences and explore more topics we now offer multiple, specialized webinars to keep you inspired…
Sora Spotlight: Meet K.C. Boyd, Librarian at Jefferson Academy (District of Columbia)
In this recurring series, we’ll feature a different librarian, media specialist or educator who’s become a Sora champion at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students. We’ve asked them to share their thoughts and…
Sacramento Public Library helps patrons pursue their crafting passions with Craftsy
For Sacramento Public Library (SPL) ILS Administrator Matt Hill, adding online crafting courses through Craftsy was all about meeting demand from his 750,000 card holders spread across 28 branches around the California state capital. “We actually did have a large interest in craft-type resources, especially…
How the Sacramento Public Library gives patrons world-class music instruction from master musicians
When we announced our Databases & Streaming Media services, the Sacramento Public Library (SPL) in California knew this category of content provided a unique opportunity to engage with the community. Of the nine Databases & Streaming Media services available through OverDrive and the Libby app,…
New year, new Sora and OverDrive Marketplace webinars!
By: Courtney Chieffo, Product Trainer Happy 2022! The Training Team is excited to announce a revamp of our popular Sora and Marketplace webinars. We’ve been hard at work making sure these sessions offer you the tools and resources you need to succeed to build your…
Last chance to save big in our End of Year Sale!
Don’t miss your chance to save up to 50% off on over 160,000 titles in our End of Year sale! It’s our biggest sale of the year and the perfect time to refresh your digital collection before the new year. Save now on titles on…
Team OverDrive’s favorite books of 2021
For the Professional Book Nerds podcast, host Jill sat down with some of her OverDrive co-workers to find out what was their favorite book they read in 2021. From books about witches to cozy romances and non-fiction reads to more books about witches (seriously, witches…
Announcing accessibility enhancements in the Libby app
To support your library’s mission to serve every reader in your community, we’ve been working to improve the accessibility of the Libby app. Recent updates make Libby more accessible for all readers, including users with a diverse range of visual, motor, and cognitive needs. Many…