OverDrive Summer Read Returns!
By: Christina Samek, OverDrive Marketing Specialist. We are excited to announce the annual OverDrive Summer Read program, designed to encourage your students to keep reading all year long. This program helps prevent the summer slide by providing exciting titles for your students to read that…
Join us in celebrating #Readathon2016
This Saturday, May 21, has officially been dubbed National Readathon Day. This holiday is dedicated to the joy of reading and giving, as readers everywhere join together in libraries, schools and on social media (#Readathon2016) to read and raise funds in support of literacy. This…
How to Get Students Talking About Reading With Technology
By: Jessica Sanders is the Director of Social Outreach for Whooo’s Reading, a San Diego-based education organization that motivates students to read more every day. It’s available to teachers, schools and districts. Jessica grew up reading books like The Giver and Holes, and is passionate…
OverDrive K-5 QuickStart program offers the easiest login process for young readers
It’s no secret that kids growing up in today’s society are comfortable with technology. Many toddlers are raised with tablets, smart phones and laptops surrounding them and it’s not long before parents use these tools to help entertain them through eBooks, educational games or episodes…
10 of our favorite quotes from children’s books that offer great life advice
By: Adam Sockel, OverDrive Social Media Specialist and lover of whimsy Around the OverDrive campus we adore children’s books. They’re the foundation of what made us all fall in love with reading. Stop by any random desk in our offices and you’ll find inspiring children’s…
Digital Content and Discoverability: a Teacher’s Dilemma
By: Sydney Kalnay, M.Ed., MFA and an OverDrive Training Specialist. *This post is the first in a series around the topic of using digital content as a classroom tool, both as a way to further engage students and to make the lives of teachers and…
OverDrive Read, now even better in and out of the classroom!
By: Christina Samek, OverDrive Marketing Specialist OverDrive Read has always been the preferred option for our student users across the world. It’s easy to use, requires no additional sign-ins or software and opens conveniently in a web browser. It’s also the option utilized most by…
OverDrive’s Resource Center makes it easier than ever to promote your digital library
We are excited to unveil the brand new OverDrive Resource Center, where you’ll find all your marketing, training and collection development needs in one simple location. At the Resource Center you’ll discover essential tools to grow your circulation, separated by platform type (Library, K-12, etc.)…
Learn about the Audiobook SYNC program in this special live webcast
The Audiobook SYNC program is a yearly event put on by OverDrive and Audiofile magazine that helps users both young and old discover great audiobook content. Each week from May 5 through August 17 you can download two audiobooks to your devices completely for free….
Updates to OverDrive Read and Listen
OverDrive Read and Listen are the easiest ways to enjoy content from your digital library website. Simply borow the title you want to enjoy and then starting reading (or listening) to them right in your browser. No downloads or apps necessary. Read (eBooks) and Listen…
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