The first issue of Perspectives on Reading is now available
We’re thrilled to announce that the inaugural issue of Perspectives on Reading is out and ready for you to discover. This quarterly online magazine was created to provide unique looks into the world of reading and how literacy impacts our communities. You can expect to find a…
7 reasons to take advantage of our audiobook sale before it ends
Audiobook Month ends this week, which means you only have a few days left to take advantage of our audiobook sale. Over the years there has been a major increase in audiobook circulation and by purchasing some of the thousands of titles up to 50% off, you…
Spread the word (and the love) for the next Big Library Read
The next Big Library Read kicks off on July 9th and we’re excited to share some phenomenal marketing materials to help your library spread the word. On the Big Library Read website, you’ll find some beautiful graphics for social media usage, printable posters, and a…
Monday 5×5 June 25 2018
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist Library friends! I hope those of us who spent the weekend in New Orleans had a fun and productive time in the Big Easy. I’m headed back home to Cleveland today and admittedly really looking forward to seeing…
5 Benefits of Listening To Audiobooks on Libby
By: Rickie Mascia, OverDrive Social Media Specialist Let’s talk audiobooks – mainly because we love them, BUT ALSO because it is National Audiobook Month, which is the perfect time to put audiobooks at the forefront of your library’s digital collection. We would like to introduce…
Introducing Libby Academy
Update 8/9/2021 We are currently making changes and updates to Libby Academy If you have used Libby recently, you’ve likely noticed that she received some fancy upgrades. When opening up the app, you’ll find Libby’s face in the top right corner, representing the options menu….
Magazines return to your OverDrive services
We’re excited to share that libraries can now add magazines to your OverDrive digital collection for readers to enjoy right in Libby or their browser. Magazines come in the OverDrive Read formatting, meaning there is no need to download any third party apps or create…
50% off audiobooks makes June the perfect month to grab your headphones
June is Audiobook Month and we’re celebrating by offering one of our biggest sales of the year. All month long you can save up to 50% on 20,000+ audiobook titles in OverDrive Marketplace. This means no matter how fast your patrons speed up the books to…
Monday 5×5 for June 18, 2018
By Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist It’s ALA Week! If you’re headed to New Orleans, be sure to stop by booth 3715 and say hi to me as I’ll be working the OverDrive booth this weekend (and doing some presentations on what’s new with…
OverDrive Instant Digital Card is connecting (and re-connecting) Rochester Public Library to its community
Recently, we shared news that Rochester Public Library would be the pilot library in our Instant Digital Card (IDC) service connection with SirsiDynix. This partnership provides libraries who integrate the service an opportunity to sign-up new users with a full-access library card and not just…