Updates to Hold Suspensions in Libby & Marketplace
OverDrive is making updates to how hold suspensions work across our platforms and library websites. After reviewing hold data and feedback from partners, these changes are designed to streamline the movement of holds and reduce the amount of time unwanted holds sit unclaimed. Or, as…
Big Movie Watch is Almost Here!
Get ready for Kanopy’s upcoming Big Movie Watch, launching September 19 and running through September 28. This program is available to U.S. and Canadian libraries on pay-per-use plans as well as those with PLUS-only accounts. Canadian Kanopy users will be able to stream What We…
Middle School Favorites
Well, by this point, school is solidly back in session for everyone, including that time of our lives that was chaotic and stressful and overwhelming (at least for me), MIDDLE SCHOOL. While that is 3 years of my life you could not pay me to…
September Recommended Lists You Don’t Want to Miss
September is a great month for libraries! Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September, sharing one card, endless possibilities. Libraries are also supporting students back in school and gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts September 15. All readers are getting ready for great…
The Thursday Murder Club Read-Alikes
Mystery lovers, rejoice! The film adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is in theaters on August 22 before streaming on Netflix on August 28. There is so much for fans to love from this series, including beloved characters, clever clues, a quaint English…
Boosting Discovery: How Libraries Are Using Libby’s Shelf Talkers
In today’s day and age, libraries from all over the world are constantly seeking creative ways to engage with their patrons effectively. After all, why meticulously plan a community event or launch a new resource without making sure patrons know that it’s available? The American…
Shop Women in Translation Books, Films, & More!
Even though I’m no fan of the heat, August is one of my favorite months, because I spend most of it inside, enjoying the AC and reading. What am I reading? Why, women in translation, of course! For more than a decade now, lovers of…
Digipalooza ’25 Day 3: Libraries, readers & the future we’re building together
Catching up? Check out the Digipalooza ’25 Day 1 and Day 2 recaps Though Day 3 – the final day – of Digipalooza ’25 had a lighter events schedule than Day 2, it certainly wasn’t short on compelling moments. After kicking off the morning with…
Digipalooza ’25 Day 2: A keynote session with Jason Reynolds, libraries leading the way with AI & more
Catching up? Check out our Digipalooza Day 1 recap. Digipalooza ’25 is in full swing, and Day 2 was loaded with energy, inspiration and a whole lot of library love! First, attendees fueled up for a day full of learning with a delightful, delicious breakfast,…
Digipalooza Day 1: A big Blue Sky Campus welcome to hundreds of attendees
We’ve barely wrapped up the first day of Digipalooza ’25, and we’re already having the best time! This week, we’re bringing you hot-off-the-presses updates and recaps from OverDrive’s one-of-a-kind user conference. Taking place just steps away from Lake Erie in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio,…