The fourth issue of Perspectives on Reading is now available!
The latest edition of Perspectives on Reading is here and full of interviews, opinions, articles and data from industry leaders. In this issue you’ll find topics including: The importance of comics in our current age of distraction and how there is a graphic novel for…
Reserve copies of popular titles with our new Lucky Day feature
Whether you call them Hot Picks, Sizzlers, Lucky Day or something else, we know that so many of our library partners reserve a select number of physical copies of popular titles on display for readers to borrow. As a reader, there is no better feeling…
Toronto Public Library’s list of things to do in Toronto during Digipalooza Academy!
Digipalooza Academy is almost here and we can’t wait for you to join us in either Toronto or Pasadena. Since we introduced Digipalooza back in 2006, we’ve always had our library partners come to our hometown in Cleveland, but in 2019 we decided to take…
Everyone Reads, a literacy campaign for the digital age
When I think back on the bookish memories of my childhood, I remain struck by the excitement that would fill my belly whenever we went to the library. We made that trip at least once a week, and yet I never grew used to the…
Apple CarPlay and 4 more Libby updates
Libby got some work done recently, and we’re excited to announce a few of the changes that have arrived in the latest release of our award-winning digital reading app, as well as the upgrades still to come. In this post, we’ll breakdown what new features…
ALA Annual is almost here and we have some exciting updates to share!
This week, librarians from all over the world will be heading to Washington, D.C. for the annual American Library Association conference. Team OverDrive will be there, sharing exciting news and updates about Libby, Marketplace, and library and school integration. When you visit booth #2915, you’ll…
A message from Steve Potash on recent publisher lending model changes
Recently, two publishing houses announced changes to their library lending models for ebooks and audiobooks. Decisions surrounding these changes were made by the publishers and materially impact lending models and availability of popular digital content. OverDrive is disappointed with the lending model changes being implemented…
Discover a dangerous act of kindness in the latest Big Library Read
It’s once again time for Big Library Read and this time we bring you A Dangerous Act of Kindness by LP Fergusson. This haunting and beautiful novel tells the story of Millie and Lukas, two individuals caught on opposite sides of a harrowing war. When…
Meet the new OverDrive Marketplace Insights tab
By Courtney Sveda, Training Specialist Big changes have come to the Insights tab of OverDrive Marketplace. Finding information on the current activity of your collection is easier than ever. Select the Insights tab to view a summary page with current checkouts, holds, and unique users….
Read the rainbow during Pride Month
If you’ve ever wondered why June has been designated as Pride Month, it goes back to June 28, 1969, and the Stonewall Riots. That event is also where the American Library Association’s Stonewall Book Award got its name. This annual award recognizes books of exceptional…