OverDrive Founder Steve Potash to Lead Next Chapter of Global Literacy Advocacy
As OverDrive Marks 40 Years, Founder Steve Potash Advances Next Phase of Mission‑Driven Leadership CLEVELAND — June 24, 2026 — As OverDrive enters its 40th year, founder Steve Potash is entering a new chapter of mission‑driven leadership focused on expanding global advocacy for literacy, support…
OverDrive Appoints Marc DeBevoise Chief Executive Officer; Founder Steve Potash Named Chairman of the Board
CLEVELAND — June 23, 2026 — OverDrive announced today that veteran media and technology executive Marc DeBevoise has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Founder Steve Potash has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board, ensuring a smooth transition and continuing to advance the company’s mission…
OverDrive and EBSCO Information Services Announce New Integration to Enhance Discovery of Digital Resources in Academic Libraries
Integration brings Libby content directly into EBSCO discovery tools, improving access and streamlining workflows CLEVELAND and IPSWICH, Mass. – June 10, 2026 – OverDrive and EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) today announced a new integration that connects OverDrive’s ebooks and audiobooks on Libby directly to the…
OverDrive Establishes European Headquarters in Germany
Libby Celebrating 10+ years of Partnerships with German Public Libraries MUNICH – 13 May 2026 – OverDrive, the Certified B Corporation behind the Libby, Sora, and Kanopy apps for libraries and schools, announced today the establishment of OverDrive Europe GmbH, headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. Claudia…
Sora’s Third Annual Report: New Data Highlights Student Literacy Trends and Search Behavior
Comprehensive report highlights digital reading engagement during the 2024–2025 school year Cleveland, Ohio – May 4, 2026 – Sora, the student reading platform from OverDrive, today released its third annual State of K–12 Digital Reading report, offering a detailed look at how millions of students…
Kanopy to Exclusively Stream “The Librarians” Spotlighting the Front Lines of America’s Book Ban Debate
Critically recognized documentary from Oscar nominated filmmaker Kim A. Snyder, Executive Producer Sarah Jessica Parker, to stream exclusively on ad-free platform beginning May 22, through Memorial Day, prior to broader digital release CLEVELAND, April 27, 2026 — Kanopy, the ad-free, subscription-free global streaming platform available…
LitRPG Sensation “Dungeon Crawler Carl” Now Available to Libraries Exclusively on Libby
Welcome, Crawler, to the Library Reading App CLEVELAND – April 22, 2026 – Libby, the award-winning library reading app, and bestselling author Matt Dinniman today announced an exclusive digital distribution agreement bringing the wildly popular “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series to libraries worldwide. Under the agreement,…
Kanopy Partners with NASA to Bring Out-of-This-World Content to Digital Library Platforms
Partnership brings NASA+ content to Kanopy streaming platform and ebook and audiobook content to Libby and Sora reading apps CLEVELAND, OH – March 30, 2026 – Kanopy, the leading platform for libraries and educational institutions, announced today an expanded collection of space exploration content across…
Libby Names the Winners of the 2026 Libby Book Awards
Expert librarians select the year’s most outstanding books, with winners including “Onyx Storm,” “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil,” and “We Can Do Hard Things,” among other exceptional titles CLEVELAND – March 4, 2026 – Libby, the leading library reading app, unveils the winners…
OverDrive Names Marc DeBevoise President, Expanding Support for Libraries and Schools
Bringing decades of digital leadership to strengthen OverDrive’s mission for libraries and schools. CLEVELAND, OH — March 3, 2026 — As OverDrive — home to Libby, Sora, and Kanopy — moves into its next chapter, the company today announced that Marc DeBevoise has been named President and appointed to the Board of…