Banned Books Week 2019: Comic books & graphic novels
It’s Banned Books Week, and every day this week I’ll be sharing frequently challenged or banned books. Yesterday, we looked at LGBTQIA+ content. Today, I’m talking about comic books and graphic novels, starting with the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey, which was challenged in…
Banned Books Week 2019: LGBTQIA+
We’re celebrating Banned Books Week all week long, starting with LGBTQIA+ content. According to data from the American Libary Association (ALA), content related to LGBTQIA+ and gender nonconformity are two of the top reasons why books were challenged last year. This includes the #1 most-frequently…
Celebrating the right to read during Banned Books Week
As far as literary holidays go, Banned Books Week is probably my favorite. Part of the reason I became a librarian is that I believe, with my whole entire heart, in the freedom to read. For me, books should be read, and readers should have…
Sign up for the Digital Dash 2019 & win prizes!
Are you ready to make 2019 the best year yet for your digital collection? Challenge your library* to reach record numbers in your ebook and audiobook collection by signing up to participate in the 2019 Digital Dash! The Digital Dash is an end-of-the-year challenge for…
Celebrating 80 years of the Caped Crusader with a Batman Day Giveaway!
Batman Day returns on September 21st! The annual celebration of all things Dark Knight includes events at thousands of retailers across the globe, activities for fans of all ages, one of our biggest fan sweepstakes of the year and super deals from DC and our…
How to reach new users in and outside of your library (Part 4: Engaging New Readers on Social Media)
What’s the easiest, fastest, and most cost-effective way to reach people in your community? Social media, of course! Your library likely maintains social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or all three. It’s a great space to provide book recommendations, show off exciting new programs…
Discover new and trending content for smart collection development
September is always a huge month for new books, and this one is no different. I personally have the ones written by M.A. and S.K. (these titles/authors need no mention, they have enough publicity) waiting for me on my shelf in Libby, and I’m excited…
30 Books to read before you die (or on Read an Ebook Day)
Figuring out what to read can be overwhelming. There are, frankly, so many books worth reading that, oftentimes, you can find yourself paralyzed with choice. In these moments, it’s likely you either ask a friend, a librarian, or head to Google for a book recommendation….
Announcing ALA’s Libraries Transform Book Pick
A couple weeks ago, we asked you to save the date for a brand new digital book club. Today, we are thrilled to announce that OverDrive has collaborated with the American Library Association (ALA) to host the Libraries Transform Book Pick! This program is designed…
Lights! Camera! Action! Stream movies with OverDrive
We know that OverDrive is your go-to source for providing patrons with ebooks and audiobooks. But did you know that we also offer streaming video, too? Many libraries still see high-circulating numbers in their physical movie collections, but with streaming video, you can reach those…