June’s most borrowed new books
The top ten most popular June new releases by checkouts on Libby. We’re excited to launch a new series providing a wrap-up of the most popular digital books released the previous month. These numbers are based on checkouts on Libby, the library reading app. If…
Get super savings with our Comics Super Sale
From now until July 31, you can be a superhero in your community by shopping our Comics Super Sale and save 25-50% on thousands of comics, manga, and graphic novels. Visit Marketplace to shop all of the available comics on sale or shop just adult…
PD by the pool: Easy lesson planning for maximum summer fun
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere*, it’s getting hotter and many schools are on break (or about to be). After a school year like no other, the last thing we want to be thinking about is tackling next…
Event preview: The Sora app at #ISTELive 21
ISTELive 21 (June 26-30) is just around the corner, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store! Attending this year’s virtual event? Be sure to stop by our booth to learn all about Sora, OverDrive’s student reading app. You’ll learn how our…
Sora is a 2021 AASL Best Digital Tool for Teaching & Learning!
The Sora student reading app is a winner once again! The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has named Sora to the 2021 edition of its annual Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning list, which honors electronic resources that provide enhanced learning and curriculum…
Celebrate Pride Month with iNDIEFLIX
A few months ago we announced we added new Databases & Streaming Media services to Marketplace. These services include a wide variety of compelling content providers that offer new opportunities to engage your community with entertainment, education, and unique digital experiences. You can add these new services…
Announcing advocate and author Anita Hill as our closing keynote speaker at Digipalooza ‘21
If you haven’t yet registered for Digipalooza ‘21, now is the time because we are so excited to announce author and advocate Anita Hill will be our closing keynote speaker! Registration for Digipalooza ’21 is only $39 for our 3 half-day virtual conference, making it…
Big Library Read is almost here!
Our global ebook club Big Library Read (BLR) is right around the corner! From June 28 – July 12, the ebook of The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa will be available without waitlists or holds. This thrilling and atmospheric novel is about a new husband…
Live Webinar: Using ARPA Funding to Support Your Digital Collection
On Wed., June 16th from 11 AM – 12 PM (ET), OverDrive is hosting a free webinar for library staff who plan to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to purchase digital content. During this live session, we’ll offer a demonstration of new Marketplace…
Digipalooza ’21 is almost here. Have you registered yet?
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist It’s almost time for Digipalooza ’21 and we can’t wait to gather virtually with all of our library partners for a unique blend of education, networking, and fun. Registration is only $39 for our 3 half-day virtual conference,…