Be In the Know with Baker Publishing Group
Join us on Thursday, April 20 at 2pm EST for a panel with Baker Publishing Group’s top contemporary fiction authors from the Revell and Bethany House imprints as a part of OverDrive’s In the Know program. Register here. Hear from New York Times bestselling author…
Summer Picks and Training’s April Webinars
Spring may have only just sprung, but summer is on our minds here at OverDrive! Join our stellar Digital Content Librarians for a can’t miss Summer Picks webinar on Wednesday, April 19 at 11 am EST, as they highlight some of the most exciting titles…
OverDrive stands with libraries at Florida Library Legislative Day
Last week, Floridians gathered in Tallahassee for Florida Library Legislative Day. This event was an opportunity for attendees to meet with officials and speak about the importance of fully funding libraries. OverDrive congratulates Shane Roopnarine, president of Florida Library Association and all Florida librarians on…
How #WeGoBeyond as a B Corp
In 2017, OverDrive became a Certified B Corp, joining companies such as Patagonia, Bombas, Ben & Jerry’s, Warby Parker and others leading a global movement of using business for good. The prestigious B Corporation certification recognizes a company’s commitment to creating exceptional positive social and…
Best spring reads from OverDrive
By Kristin Roccaforte, Digital Content Librarian Thoughts of spring make me want to start planning and planting my garden, get outdoors and frolick in a meadow. There’s no better place to turn than our Garden Prep list for books on setting up one’s garden. It…
Reach more readers with Libby! 5 ways to prepare your patrons for the OverDrive app sunset
On May 1, 2023, the legacy OverDrive app will be discontinued. OverDrive users are now actively being encouraged to switch to Libby. Sunsetting the OverDrive app will simplify how you promote your library’s digital collection, train your staff, support your users, and promote the best…
LGBTQ+ books for kids: Be In the Know with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Join Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) for an exclusive In the Know presentation on Wednesday, April 5 at 2pm EST focusing on LGBTQ+ books for kids. LGBTQ+ isn’t a genre, it’s a point of view. Tune in to hear LBYR authors Nina Varela,…
5 benefits an employee book club can bring to your organization (and how to host one)
By Molly McNamara, Marketing Manager Employee engagement is one of the most important indicators in gauging work satisfaction. So, it’s no surprise that organizations are seeking ways they can enhance their company culture while also developing professional and personal skills for their employees. It’s not…
Top 8 reasons to attend Digipalooza ‘23
The countdown for Digipalooza ‘23 is on and we can’t wait to see you all August 9-11, 2023. Our user conference is for public, corporate, and academic library partners of OverDrive and Libby. Everyone can benefit from Digipalooza ‘23, including those who work in collection…
OverDrive founder and CEO Steve Potash receives Robert Motter Vendor Appreciation Award
At a reception during the 2023 Oklahoma Library Association and Mountain Plains Library Association joint conference on March 9, OLA presented Steve Potash, OverDrive founder and CEO, with the 2023 Robert Motter Vendor Appreciation Award. The award was presented by Lisa Wells, Executive Director of…