The Lovely Land of Lending Models: Best Practices for your Collection and Sanity
If you’ve talked at all with your team at OverDrive, you’ve probably heard about the plethora of lending models available in our Marketplace. We know that digital collection development in OverDrive is not your only job responsibility…heck, it’s probably just 1/16 of all the things…
Dark comedies like Libby Reads selection, “I See You’ve Called in Dead”
The wait is over—the latest global Libby Reads program is officially underway! From now through July 23, readers around the world can borrow I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney with no waitlists or holds through participating libraries. Thousands of libraries across the globe are already taking part, and…
Essential titles to add to your collection this July
Independence Day has just passed, but in this America 250 year, books of American History will remain as hot as the summer temperatures. A couple weeks ago, we shared some can’t miss stories for young patriots, so in this installment, I’m including a few of…
Bring Kanopy Kids to life in your library!
Kanopy Kids is Kanopy’s dedicated section for children ages 2 to 8, packed with over 2,000 age-appropriate, diverse, and entertaining titles, including popular favorites such as Masha and the Bear, Blippi, and Pinkalicious & Peterrific, plus read-along storybooks from Vooks, Highlights, and Signed Stories. Available…
Shop the best stories for young patriots
Many of us have loved history our whole reading lives. Others, not so much—especially if they perceive history as a dry list of dates and events. With our country’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we have an opportunity to try to spark young readers’ curiosity about…
Celebrate 250 years of American history with Kanopy!
On July 4, 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a moment to reflect on the country’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead to the next 250 years. Kanopy’s American History collection brings the story of the United States to…
Vacation (reads), all I ever wanted
It’s finally Summer, or it will be in a few days if you’re the technical type. But as far as we’re concerned, it’s Summer, and all we’ve ever wanted is vacation and time to get away! (Cue the Go-Go’s.) Your patrons are probably also excited…
Top tips for shopping the Audiobook Month Sale
Audiobooks continue to be one of the fastest-growing formats in libraries, and patron demand shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to the Audio Publishers Association, U.S. audiobook sales increased 9% in 2025, reaching $2.43 billion in revenue. Within the Libby App, unique…
June Monthly Essentials
As we enter June, more than likely your libraries are finishing last minute preparations for summer reading programs or have already started! We dove right into this year’s theme of Unearth a Story with several new lists including We Dig It, which leans heavy on…
Kanopy Staff Picks: Hangout Films
Hangout films are all about the vibes. those types of films where you just want to hang out in the world the film makers have created the plot is almost secondary, we’re here for the characters comma environment comma and atmosphere a kick-ass soundtrack also…
Shop archaeological & paleontological reads now!
Get ready to dig into the past! Some readers are intrigued by the fascinating science behind fossils and relics from another time. Others are captivated by the possibilities that these discoveries inspire, imagining what life would be like in an ancient civilization, or what would…
Shop Murderbot Diaries reads now
Whether you’ve been a fan of the books for years or have just discovered sci-fi’s beloved “Murderbot” from the television show, there’s no denying that this media-loving human/bot construct has a big following. And it’s not hard to see why! Murderbot is resourceful, sarcastic, and…