Upcoming webinar: Promoting your digital library during the COVID-19 pandemic & beyond
By Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist In this upside-down world, one fact has remained true: libraries have continued to discover innovative ways to reach readers, both in person and virtually, and prove their value as communities change. The 24/7 digital collection has served as a…
Free marketing kit for Picture Book Month
By Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist Picture Book Month is an international literacy initiative that takes place every year in the month of November to celebrate…. of course, picture books! With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many families to forego trips to the library and schools…
Upcoming webinars: Getting Started with Libby & Getting Started with OverDrive Marketplace
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist Back by popular demand, OverDrive’s Training team is here to make sure you have the tools and resources you need to succeed when it comes to building your digital collection. Whether you’re new to OverDrive or looking to brush up…
Community Read Collection alert: New no-cost Spanish titles for young readers
As part of OverDrive’s continued commitment to helping you meet increased demand for digital content, we are pleased to announce OverDrive Community Read: Spanish Titles for Young Readers. This bundle is donated by OverDrive and comes at no cost to your library. It includes Spanish-language…
10 witchy books to read by black flame candle light
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist It’s no secret that Team OverDrive loves all things witches. We keep our TBR list in a grimoire, and it’s filled to the last page with witchy books across all genres and reading levels. Whether these powerful women cast…
Ready to break records? New Q4 Goals now available!
By Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Believe it or not, November is right around the corner! Since the spring, all of our library partners have done tremendous work navigating the new world and increased demand created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We know you will…
LIVE from the Library Lounge: What’s next for library ebooks and digital content?
By Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at 3:00 pm ET, join Publishers Weekly for the October LIVE from the Library Lounge webinar, What’s Next for Library Ebooks and Digital Content? This free session, sponsored by OverDrive, will feature four…
Winter is coming so cozy up with these upcoming Head Over Heels romance reading group titles
By Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Over the past few months, readers who enjoy fun escapist romance reads have been loving the titles provided by Sourcebooks Casablanca through the Head Over Heels Romance Reading Group, including the October title. This exclusive OverDrive and Sourcebooks…
It’s almost time for the next Big Library Read!
Our global ebook club will soon be returning with Reverie by Ryan La Sala! From Nov. 2 through Nov. 16, readers will be able to check out the ebook and audiobook version of Reverie without waitlist or holds. This wildly imaginative young adult story about…
8 (more) campus crime novels that will thrill you all year long
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist A few weeks ago, I shared a list of 10 books that fit my absolute favorite type of book, which is Murder at an educational institution that involves a close-knit group of suspicious characters. It’s a very specific…