The magic starts here: free, no-holds access to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Some readers have heard of Harry Potter all their life – whether that be through friends, family, movies or merchandise – but have yet to read the books themselves. Some are deeply familiar with the occupants of Number 4, Privet Drive, and those who roam…
What TV show patrons watched the most at the midyear mark on Kanopy
Next up in our midyear check-in series: TV shows! Two clear trends emerge across regions. The US patrons leaned into spy and espionage series — Berlin Station, The Night Manager, and Spy City all made the top 10 — while Canadian and Australian/New Zealander patrons…
August recommended lists you won’t want to miss
August signals the summer wind down as back to school season is coming in hot! It is national wellness month, perfect to de-stress with some reading. August is also Women in Translation month where we celebrate women authors from around the globe and their work…
What documentaries patrons watched most at the midyear mark on Kanopy
This is the first in our midyear check-in series, as we take a genre-by-genre look at what’s resonating with Kanopy audiences so far this year. First up is documentaries. Documentary viewing this year skews toward music and art (profiles of Diane Warren, Jeff Buckley, and…
Discover your new favorite fall picks with OD librarians
Thanks to all who joined us for our Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians Webinar! While it admittedly felt strange to consider cozy fall reading during these hot summer days, we’re so excited for the amazing titles coming out this fall! Shelia, Sarah, Kristin, Holly and…
Welcome to the dungeon: LitRPG reads
One of the most popular genres you may have heard about this year is called LitRPG. While LitRPG isn’t technically new by any means, it was originally coined in 2013 if you can believe it, thanks to a little series called Dungeon Crawler Carl it…
Celebrate the Launch of Season 2 of The Librarians: The Next Chapter with a New Featured Collection in Libby and Premiere Screenings
From July 27 through August 31, libraries can invite readers to step into a world of mystery, magic, and unforgettable adventures with a new collection campaign in Libby inspired by TNT’s The Librarians: The Next Chapter. Season 2 premieres on TNT August 2 at 9/8c,…
Getting ready for The Odyssey
As someone who read D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths about a million times (always checked out on repeat from my library! On reflection, I probably should have just bought it) and is completely obsessed with Christopher Nolan, I feel like the new epic release of…
Using Kanopy for your libraries’ programming events
Library programming has to work harder than ever to get patrons through the door and actually engaged once they’re there, and film is one of the easiest ways to do it. Whether you’re filling a slow afternoon or building out a full seasonal series, Kanopy’s…
The Lovely Land of Lending Models: Best Practices for your Collection and Sanity
If you’ve talked at all with your team at OverDrive, you’ve probably heard about the plethora of lending models available in our Marketplace. We know that digital collection development in OverDrive is not your only job responsibility…heck, it’s probably just 1/16 of all the things…