A New Chapter for Our Global Book Club: Libby Reads
For more than a decade, libraries around the world have brought their communities together through shared reading experiences like Big Library Read and Together We Read. These programs have celebrated storytelling, sparked conversations, and connected millions of readers with books — all made possible by…
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…
Celebrating B Corp Month: OverDrive, Inc. and Our Commitment to Purpose-Driven Business
When I left my job in higher ed, I was deeply conflicted. I wanted to continue working towards making people’s lives easier or better. I wanted the work that I did to have some tangible, positive effect. I wanted to feel a sense of purpose…
Survey finds that Learning & Development is booming — and a major boon to retaining employees
July 24, 2024 — OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for corporate and law libraries worldwide, and HR Dive’s studioID released a new survey report that highlights the significant growth of learning & development (L&D) programs and their sharply rising value to companies of all sizes.
“All Access” Collections to Enable Millions of Readers to Enjoy Premium Digital Library Books with No Holds or Wait Times
June 19, 2024 – As part of OverDrive’s advocacy for flexible and reasonable digital book costs for schools and libraries, OverDrive announced today three new All Access Collections of simultaneous use ebook subscriptions for libraries.
Share your love of reading with the new Libby update
by Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist If you’re anything like me, once you finish a really great book you want to tell everyone about it. This usually means posting about it on social media, but it would be really great if I could provide…
Public Library Alert: COVID Response Collections for libraries now available
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist Last updated 06/16/2020 @ 10:00 am ET NEW: Now available: COVID Response Collections for libraries Now available free to libraries without waitlist or holds: Black Lives Matter titles to read, listen, learn and grow As mentioned on March…
Important updates from Penguin Random House and Macmillan US
Effective 3/19: In an effort to provide additional content to library users during these uncertain times, Penguin Random House and Macmillan US have changed their digital content policies for public libraries and schools worldwide. Below, please find specific updates regarding their respective changes. Penguin Random…
A COVID-19 update from OverDrive
Dear Library and School partners, OverDrive is in the process of assembling a series of digital content options to respond to the challenges your communities are facing. The goal is to serve the maximum number of readers at the lowest cost per circ. This will…
The complete published works of J. D. Salinger — Available now as ebooks
When it comes to cultural impact, very few authors can compete with the lasting legacy of J. D. Salinger. His novel The Catcher in the Rye has graced high school English classes for decades, and readers have fallen in love with the short stories and…