An end of year checklist for educators: 10 things to do before 2022
The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and we know how busy these last two months can get for our educators! That’s why we’ve put together a handy end of year checklist to make sure you have all the tools you need to finish…
Mark your calendar for our 2022 digital book clubs!
The last Big Library Read (BLR) for 2021 is ending soon, which means it’s time to start looking ahead to 2022 and all of the digital book clubs we will have for our partners next year! See below for the 2022 dates* for both our…
OverDrive Receives President’s “E” Award for Exports
At a ceremony in Washington, D.C. today, the U.S. Department of Commerce presented the 2021 President’s “E” Award for Exports to OverDrive. OverDrive was chosen for their significant sustained global growth and demonstrated excellence in exporting for at least four years to a wide range of…
The next Big Library Read is almost here!
Our global ebook club Big Library Read (BLR) is a week away! From Nov. 1 – Nov. 15, the book and audiobook of Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards will be available to readers all over the world without waitlist or holds. This exciting…
The literary villains we love to hate
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist In every great story, there’s a hero and there’s a villain. Sometimes, they aren’t people, but concepts. Sometimes, there’s more than one. I love the quest motif – our hero or heroine working toward an often noble goal, challenged along…
We want your stories for the next edition of Perspectives on Reading
In recent editions of Perspectives on Reading, we’ve explored what the future holds for schools librarians, taken a dive into the book-buying habits of library users and introduced four questions to ask yourself before writing a book. We’ve heard from authors Ran Walker and Zakiya…
Engage more readers with magazines
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist Do you have magazines in your OverDrive digital collection? This format is a fan favorite with over 3,000 unlimited simultaneous use magazine titles for both kids and adults. Patrons will be pleased to know they no longer need to…
Big Library Read is almost here! Is your school ready?
The next Big Library Read (BLR) starts in just over a week, and your teen readers are going to love what’s in store. For this latest edition of our global ebook club, schools with the Sora reading app will have no-cost access to Five Total…
Using ARPA funds for purchase of digital content for US libraries
To help your library utilize ARPA funding for digital titles, we wanted to remind U.S. library partners of the new tools, lending models, and workflows in OverDrive Marketplace that enable you to order, track, and report on digital content purchased with these funds. *Please check…
Come visit the Sora team at #AASL21!
We’re excited to connect with our school partners at this year’s American Association of School Librarians National Conference! If you’re attending AASL 2021, be sure to visit the Sora reading app team at booth #919. You’ll learn about the latest and greatest Sora developments and…