Canada-wide Digital Book Club Explores Topics of Youth and Digital Privacy
Aug. 11, 2021 – Public library patrons can read and discuss Canadian author’s coming-of-age “All I Ask” ebook or audiobook for free
Sourcebooks CEO Dominique Raccah to Present Keynote at OverDrive Digipalooza ‘21
July 20, 2021 – Largest U.S. woman-owned book publisher to present “Innovation and Growth Mindset: Creating the Next Era of Digital Growth”
Delaware Ensures Every Student Has Digital Access to Curriculum and Choice Reading Titles
June 29, 2021 – State uses Education Stabilization Funds to purchase ebooks and audiobooks for student reading in award-winning Sora app
World’s Largest Digital Book Club’s Next Title “The Quiet Girl” Now Available in Public Libraries
June 28, 2021 – Thrilling and suspenseful ebook now available for reading and discussion with global audience
Digital Library Collections Serve More Readers at Lower Cost
June 24, 2021 – Access models, community reading programs and librarian curation help meet surge in demand during COVID-19 shutdown
Digital Shift in Schools Accelerates During ’20-’21 School Year
June 24, 2021 – OverDrive Education reports growth in schools using ebooks and audiobooks and creates resources to help schools navigate government funding (ESF or ESSER)
School-Library Partnerships Expand Access to Ebooks and Digital Audiobooks for Students
June 14, 2021 – Public Library CONNECT multiplies choice reading options to help students read more
OverDrive to Acquire Kanopy
June 9, 2021 – OverDrive Library and College Partners to Benefit from Kanopy’s Acclaimed Video Catalog, Platform and Apps
OverDrive Education Provides Free Resources to Schools Receiving COVID-19 Relief Funds
May 14, 2021 – Toolkit facilitates district decision making to eliminate barriers to reading and increase equity
Free Popular Ebooks Provide Sweet Summer Reading Experience for Students
May 5, 2021 – Over 48,000 schools plan to avoid “summer slide” and unfinished learning by participating in digital reading program, Sora Sweet Reads
OverDrive Founder and CEO Receives 2020 Dively Entrepreneur Award
Apr. 27, 2021 – Harvard Business School Club of NE Ohio recognizes OverDrive and Steve Potash’s success and industry impact
OverDrive Adds New Content Categories for Libraries
Apr. 26, 2021 – Broad range of engaging Databases & Streaming Media includes Universal Class, The Great Courses, Learn It Live and more
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