Ebook and Audiobook Usage Surges in Academic Libraries During Pandemic
Apr. 13, 2021 – OverDrive Professional reports data from 500+ academic libraries; Choice research study confirms increased digital book adoption
World’s Largest Digital Book Club and Public Libraries Incorporate Humor to Reduce Stress
Apr. 5, 2021 – Practical and comical international bestseller “The Art of Taking It Easy” ebook now available for reading and discussion with global audience
Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden to Keynote OverDrive’s International Conference
Mar. 31, 2021 – Library, school and publishing leaders at Digipalooza ‘21 to present how digital books are increasingly serving all readers and learners
Readers Across the US Fall in Love with Nationwide Digital Book Club
Feb. 10, 2021 – Public libraries offer award-winning heart-melting romance “Love Lettering” ebook and audiobook for free to borrow and discuss
Australian Public Library Ebook and Audiobook Checkouts Reach Record Heights in 2020
Feb. 8, 2021 – OverDrive acquisition of RBdigital benefits libraries with expanded catalogue and access to award-winning Libby reading app
Schools Reduce Barriers to Reading through Sora App Integrations
Jan. 26, 2021 – In 2020, more schools optimized app and content discovery by enabling Sora’s cross-platform connections
New Choice Report Studies Academic Collection Development, Reveals Shift to Ebooks
Jan. 21, 2021 – 43% of academic libraries’ acquisition model favors ebooks over print
Over 100 Public Libraries Exceed 1 Million Digital Book Checkouts in 2020
Jan 12. 2021 – Toronto Public Library #1 worldwide for 8th straight year and Los Angeles Public Library retains top spot for US digital libraries
33% Growth for Digital Books from Public Libraries and Schools in 2020 Sets Records
Jan, 7, 2021 – Social justice and remote learning were key factors in ebook and audiobook usage
Top Ebooks and Audiobooks from UK Public Library Authorities in 2020
Dec. 10, 2020 – OverDrive reports list of most popular titles available through Libby reading app
OverDrive Significantly Expands Magazine Catalog for Libraries Worldwide, Supplied by ZINIO
Dec. 2, 2020 – Over 3,000 popular titles are available for public, academic and corporate readers through Libby reading app
Schools’ Usage of Ebooks and Audiobooks Surges in 2020
Dec. 1, 2020 – Remote and hybrid learning leads to exceptional growth in reading through Sora reading app
Free Collection of Simultaneous Use Spanish-Language Ebooks and Audiobooks Now Available for Public Libraries and Schools
Nov. 10, 2020 – OverDrive donates collection of 100 high-interest titles for young readers from Britannica, Lerner, Rosen and Triangle
Readers Explore Secret Worlds With World’s Largest Digital Book Club Selection
Nov. 2, 2020 – Riveting fantasy “Reverie” ebook and audiobook now available from public libraries for reading and discussion with global audience
New Survey Highlights Increased Ebook Usage and Value Amid COVID-19, 80% of Administrators Tout Benefits for Remote Learning
Oct. 28, 2020 According to OverDrive Education, shift to digital accelerates in 2020