Learn how digital book clubs can help you stay connected with your patrons
By: Meghan Volchko, Public Library Collection Development Manager If any of you out there are like me, you have a compulsive need to talk about what you are reading with everyone. This has been made quite difficult by my being stuck at home, as I am…
10 villain origin stories for the bad guy in all of us
Over ten years ago, author Suzanne Collins introduced us to Katniss Everdeen in her bestselling Hunger Games series. Now, readers across the globe are returning to Panem with the latest book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. But, as anyone from one of the 12…
Announcing OverDrive Professional for academic and corporate libraries
OverDrive Professional is a new division created for corporate, academic and law libraries. Based on our extensive experience as the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide, our content catalog is well suited for these libraries. From course curriculum titles to supporting college…
The latest edition of Perspectives on Reading is here!
The latest edition of Perspectives on Reading is here and once again we are bringing you an issue full of trending topics, interviews with thought leaders, insightful articles, statistics and more. Issue 7 includes: Q&A with popular actor Mark Duplass about his love for libraries…
Libby now available on Sonos speakers
Millions of households are filled with the high quality sound of Sonos wireless home sounds systems daily, and now those houses will also be able to enjoy audiobooks through Libby. We’re excited to announce that Libby is now integrated with your Sonos speakers, enabling you…
Announcing the Head Over Heels Romance Reading Group
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist Summer will soon be arriving and, eventually, the temperature will start to rise. You don’t need to wait that long to turn up the heat on your reading though, as we’re excited to announce the brand new Head Over…
Your remote resources, all in one place
Through all of the uncertainty of the past few weeks, there has been one constant: libraries have continued to support their patrons and rise to the occasion during this challenging time. When connection was most needed, virtual book clubs gave communities a chance to interact….
eReading Room ready comic collections
Recently, my husband and I started rewatching the Marvel movies. We opted to go with story order, starting with the first Captain America film, which is set in the 1940s. Watching the franchise this way gives me a greater appreciation for both the storytelling strategy…
Record number of new library patrons are using Instant Digital Card
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist With library buildings closed, hundreds of thousands of readers have gained free, secure access to ebooks and audiobooks in the last five weeks. Recently, we shared a story about how dozens of library systems began offering OverDrive’s Instant Digital…
Your guide to using local media to promote the library’s digital resources during closures
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist There’s a lot happening in the news today. Much of it anxiety-inducing. In a time of uncertainty, the most worrisome headlines take center stage, but positive coverage of hope, generosity, and the human connection still shine through. These positive stories…