The new issue of Perspectives on Reading is here!
The new issue of Perspectives on Reading magazine is now available and packed with fantastic stories, ideas and insights from all corners of the world of reading. Issue 8 includes: Bowling Green State University’s Browne Popular Culture Library helps preserve romance fiction How are U.S….
Important updates from HarperCollins
Effective 3/25: In an effort to provide additional content to library users during these uncertain times, HarperCollins has changed their digital content policies for public libraries and schools worldwide. Below, please find specific updates regarding these changes. Audiobook Cost-Per-Circ (CPC) Updates: The price cap on…
Important updates from Penguin Random House and Macmillan US
Effective 3/19: In an effort to provide additional content to library users during these uncertain times, Penguin Random House and Macmillan US have changed their digital content policies for public libraries and schools worldwide. Below, please find specific updates regarding their respective changes. Penguin Random…
A COVID-19 update from OverDrive
Dear Library and School partners, OverDrive is in the process of assembling a series of digital content options to respond to the challenges your communities are facing. The goal is to serve the maximum number of readers at the lowest cost per circ. This will…
OverDrive’s 2020 Libraries Transform Award winners
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist Last week, Team OverDrive and thousands of public librarians gathered in Nashville for the biannual Public Library Association conference! Along with sharing all the new services and features available on OverDrive, including Public Library CONNECT and Hold Redelivery,…
Public Library CONNECT: New student readers boost circulation
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist Students read more when they have access to books from both their school and public library. This includes ebooks and audiobooks. Now, with Public Library CONNECT, it’s never been easier to connect students with the digital resources available…
Lois Lowry joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast
The iconic author shares her thoughts on memories and stories Lois Lowry is a living legend. Her books have won just about every major award out there – including two Newbery Medals – and sold millions of copies around the world. These books are designed…
73 library systems surpass 1 million digital checkouts in 2019
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist A record number of OverDrive library partners reached the million checkout milestone, leading the way for yet another massive year in digital reading Digital discovery of authors and books through libraries remains at an all-time high, as more than…
Libby push notifications are now available
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist Libby 6.0 is now available and has a number of exciting updates, the biggest one being the availability of push notifications. This exciting update is the perfect way for readers to stay connected to their library on the device…
Books for lovers of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Those aren’t pillows… It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again where we gather our family and friends around for that most time-honored tradition, watching the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time: “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.” To celebrate the cross-country friendship shared…