An updated version of the OverDrive app for iOS is now available
On Sunday, OverDrive released v3.5.2 of our iOS app, which resolves some of the issues that users encountered after upgrading to v3.5 in early February. This new version also includes: Displaying “Part x of y” in the audiobook player (added back based on user feedback) More specific…
Simplify your Collection Development with OverDrive’s Smart List tools
By Rachel Kray, Librarian and OverDrive Collection Development Analyst with OverDrive. In response to valuable partner feedback, we have made several enhancements to the Smart Lists tool, which is located on the Automate carts page under the Shop menu. Smart Lists are a…
An update regarding the problems with the recent OverDrive iOS app update
We released OverDrive v3.5.0 for iOS on Monday, February 1, 2016. Among other things, this updated version of the app resolves long-standing issues related to saving audiobook position and syncing. Unfortunately, it also introduced a new bug that prevented some users from opening or using…
Professional Book Nerds Interview: Sunil Yapa
Recently I had the chance to speak with acclaimed, debut author Sunil Yapa about his wonderful book, Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist for our Professional Book Nerds Podcast. This story is one of compassion, showing how caring for others, even…
Exciting updates to the OverDrive app and the Read & Listen formats
OverDrive is working hard to bring you and your readers the best digital reading experience, and we’re excited to share some updates that are coming soon to OverDrive Read, OverDrive Listen, and the OverDrive app. OverDrive Read & OverDrive Listen Updated Menu icon with new icons (like…
33 library systems surpass one million checkouts in 2015
Yesterday we shared the record breaking stats from 2015 as libraries across the world saw circulation increases from their digital collections. Today we’re excited to announce that another record was broke in 2015 as 33 separate library systems across North America circulated over one million…
Readers borrow record-setting number of digital titles from libraries in 2015
In 2015, readers from around the world continued to recognize the awesomeness of having access to their library anytime, anywhere by borrowing a record 169 million digital titles, a 24% growth over 2014. These numbers included 125 million eBook titles and 43 million audiobooks. Streaming…
The Digital Bookmobile is getting a brand new renovation
The 2015 Digital Bookmobile Tour has come to an end and we have now begun the process of giving the Digital Bookmobile a complete overhaul. Since 2008, we have hosted or attended more than 750 events and, with the help of librarians and library staff,…
Select Simon & Schuster eBooks now provide a new option for library lending with a two-year term!
OverDrive is excited to announce a pilot of a new library lending model from Simon & Schuster. Starting today, over 550 Simon & Schuster titles are available for a two-year lending term, in addition to the present one year lending term. For new purchases, libraries will now…
OverDrive integrates with Follett Destiny
OverDrive and Follett are excited to announce a new integration partnership enabling a simplified user experience for preK-12 schools and districts. Students and staff can now easily access OverDrive content from Destiny with a single click of a consistent open button, eliminating the need to…
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