Connecting your local homeschooling community with ebooks & audiobooks
The public library is an invaluable resource for home educators. From borrowing materials to offering educational and socialization opportunities, public library resources can be vital for those who choose to educate their children at home. It’s estimated that there are 2.3 million homeschooled youth in…
Libby wins Silver Lovie Award
We may be a bit biased, but there’s a lot to love about Libby. From Libby Academy to integration with Apple CarPlay and the brand new dark mode, there’s a reason Libby’s popularity among digital readers continues to grow. Turns out, we’re not the only…
Indie Author Project Sim Use plan now available
As readers and writers alike continue to discover the benefits of self-published books, we know it’s more important than ever for libraries to offer titles from indie authors. But with so many self-published titles out there, we also know it can be daunting for a…
Tell your story in the next Perspectives on Reading!
Every quarter, Perspectives on Reading delivers tremendous stories from the reading community. The most recent edition explored how the kitchen’s being brought into the library courtesy of culinary programs and the data behind the continued popularity of celebrity book clubs. We interviewed comedian Adam Conover…
Reach your library’s end-of-the-year goals with these Digital Dash tips
I’ve never been big on competition. I turn on the football game when the urge strikes, but mostly the urge is for chips ‘n dip and other gameday grub. I would burn holes in the clock with my eyes during gym class, not giving an…
Don’t forget to join us for the next Big Library Read!
In our latest edition of Perspectives on Reading, we had a piece on the importance of providing teens with books that touch on tough topics. These books can feature heavier subjects including racism, suicide, abuse, school shootings, LGBTQIA+ issues, life-threatening diseases and more. As librarians…
OverDrive Founder Steve Potash speaks at House of Lords event in support of UK public libraries
Earlier this week, OverDrive Founder and CEO Steve Potash traveled to London, England, to advocate in support of public libraries at a Parliamentary event at the House of Lords. His appearance coincided with the launch of a new report from The Big Issue magazine and…
Shanghai Library successfully hosts first digital book club in China
We here at OverDrive love supporting digital book clubs by providing flexible access models to enable our library partners to engage with thousands of new and existing users. The Book Club model offers libraries a choice of Simultaneous Use (a flat fee for an unlimited…
10 horror novels recommended by Stephen King
Readers all across the globe love Stephen King. Writers, too: over on the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Mr. King comes up more often than any other name as an influential author. It doesn’t matter who we’re interviewing or what genre they write. People love Stephen…
Blast from the past: Save big with our local history sale!
Known for their local and regional history, iconic imagery and cultural impact, titles from Arcadia Publishing and the History Press offer a glimpse into small-town America and the lush history of the United States. Between now and Oct. 31, you can save 30-40% on over…