How OverDrive libraries are leveraging the rise in audiobook popularity
June might be Audiobook Month, but as many of our partners know, audiobooks are popular all year long. In fact, they are the fastest-growing reading format and in 2018, audiobook checkouts from the OverDrive public library network surpassed ebook checkouts for the fifth year in…
Why Audiobooks from the Library Can Be Your Best Workout Partner
It’s estimated that 77% of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions after the first few weeks. And I’m guilty as charged. Honestly, I don’t even remember the resolutions I so dutifully set just a few short weeks ago. Not surprising considering many of…
The most popular ebooks and audiobooks of 2018
Recently, we released a press release highlighting the books readers could not get enough of in 2018. Both the ebook and audiobook top tens feature some expected names (nice to see you, Harry) but there are also a large number of newcomers as well. We’ll soon…
5 fall activities to pair with audiobooks
By: Tiffany Wincek, Account Manager. We’re experiencing a full weather transition here in Cleveland: a little over a week ago, the precipitation in the morning was so insulting that I claimed it was hating from the sky. The part-snow, part-rain, and part-hail assault caused me…
9 awesome things Libby does that you might not know about
By now, you’ve hopefully downloaded Libby and borrowed some ebooks and audiobooks. The one-tap reading app is the fastest way to reading happiness with it’s simple and easy design. Libby is more than just a portal to your next great reading adventure. Our developers are…
How Multnomah County Library is taking advantage of the rise in audiobook usage
Recently, in our inaugural edition of Perspectives on Reading, we shared trends about the growth in usage of digital audiobooks. Libraries around the world are boosting usage of their digital collections by capitalizing on the massive audiobook collection available in OverDrive Marketplace. One such library…
Personalized learning increases choice, confidence & content access
Personalized learning is an education trend that transcends trend. And for good reason. Who would posit that it’s a fad, encouraging educators to tailor content and instruction based on how each student learns best? Teachers have rightly embraced this customized approach in K-12 classrooms, where…
5 Benefits of Listening To Audiobooks on Libby
By: Rickie Mascia, OverDrive Social Media Specialist Let’s talk audiobooks – mainly because we love them, BUT ALSO because it is National Audiobook Month, which is the perfect time to put audiobooks at the forefront of your library’s digital collection. We would like to introduce…
4 Frequently Asked Questions About Libby…Answered
By: Rickie Mascia, Social Media Specialist If you are reading with Libby, the answers to these FAQ’s will help you read more efficiently, manage your holds, and overall improve your reading happiness. We also have a guide for helping first-time Libby users get started with more…
Finding new audiobook listeners through popular podcasts
By: Adam Sockel, Marketing & Communications Specialist Podcasts are wildly popular. I am not breaking news with that statement. The number of people who enjoy listening to podcasts on a weekly basis has continued to grow year over year. In fact, according to Podcasting Insights, 40%…