Erasmus University Rotterdam becomes the first university in the Netherlands to offer OverDrive digital leisure reading service for students
As students return to classes this semester at one of Europe’s leading research universities, they will be provided with a new kind of service from their university library. At Erasmus University Rotterdam, alongside access to their academic collections, students will have access to a digital…
Academic librarian spotlight: Michael Kirby
Librarians are some of the most important people on a university campus. Not only are they friendly faces by the circulation desk, but they are helpful resources for students and faculty. And for Kanopy and Libby, they are our ambassadors on campus. We are continuing…
Academic librarian spotlight: Leslie D. Burke
Librarians are our path to students, our path to faculty, and our ambassadors on campus. We will be highlighting Academic librarians who have unique perspectives regarding their approach to content curation and management. This month, we are excited to spotlight Academic librarian, Leslie D….
Navigating the future of digital access
As academic institutions increasingly embrace digital resources, the focus on accessibility becomes paramount. In the February/March issue of Against The Grain, OverDrive hosted a discussion on this crucial topic that sheds light on current efforts and future trends shaping the landscape of digital content access. …
Academic libraries: 10 quick ways to increase usage of your digital collection this year
By Molly McNamara, Marketing Manager It’s the most wonderful time of the year – a new academic year is here for many colleges and universities! Whether you’re getting ready to welcome students to campus or they’ve already begun, now is one of the best times…
Announcing OverDrive Professional for academic and corporate libraries
OverDrive Professional is a new division created for corporate, academic and law libraries. Based on our extensive experience as the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide, our content catalog is well suited for these libraries. From course curriculum titles to supporting college…