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…
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%…
Kickstart your 2018 reading resolutions with audiobooks
By Rachel Kray, Collection Development Librarian and avid audiobook listener If you’re anything like me (and most other OverDrive staff members), you have a lofty reading goal for 2018. To help you get a jump-start on your reading resolution, we have compiled a list of…
12 tips for getting the most out of Libby
By: Adam Sockel, Marketing Communications Specialist Readers around the world have fallen in love with our new app Libby. The new interface, simple one-tap experience and all-in-one shelf have made finding your next great read easier and faster than ever. Libby is designed to enable…
Blackstone Audio has some huge audiobook titles coming you won’t want to miss
Digipalooza isn’t the only thing coming this August. As the calendar moves closer to fall, we begin to turn our focus on some of the biggest new titles coming out and we’re excited to highlight some of Blackstone Audio’s audiobook releases coming soon. You can…