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…
R.L. Stine has scared a generation of readers
At Book Expo America earlier this year, I had an experience that 10-year-old me frankly wouldn’t have believed. I got to talk to R.L. Stine. We were shooting a series of interviews with “Bob” as he goes by (which you can see in the post…
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…
Libby dark mode is here to save your eyes
The release of iOS 13 created buzz around our office because of the simplicity of changing our phones to dark mode. We’re book nerds at a technology company looking at devices and computers all day. Being able to relieve the strain on our eyes was…
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…
OverDrive Instant Digital Card is easier than ever
The OverDrive Instant Digital Card (IDC) service is designed to bring new users to the library as quickly and seamlessly as possible. This “alternate ID” enables readers who download Libby to get a digital library card using only their mobile phone number. For the last…
The fifth issue of Perspectives on Reading is now available!
The fifth edition of Perspectives on Reading is here and full of more interviews with industry leaders, thoughtful and insightful articles, opinion pieces, statistics on trending topics and more. Issue 5 includes: How libraries are embracing culinary programs and cooking the books All the data…
Important update on the OverDrive desktop app for Mac
On August 26, 2019, OverDrive notified library partners that we would be discontinuing support for the OverDrive for Mac desktop app. On September 4, OverDrive removed the app from app.overdrive.com and eliminated the download option for MP3 audiobooks on Mac via your library’s OverDrive website….
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….
Gain more readers during Library Card Sign-Up Month with IDC
September is one of my favorite months because it’s the American Library Association’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! More library cards mean more people are discovering the joys of their local public library. Here in Ohio, residents can get a card at any public library in…