10 books by Native American authors to read during National Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Not only is it a time to recognize the enormous contributions Native Americans have made to our world, it is also a time to reckon with the atrocities and injustices Native nations have suffered over the centuries. Among…
Save big on OverDrive’s Databases & Streaming Media Services
As of Nov. 1, 2023, Universal Class is no longer available for purchase through OverDrive. Visit the Resource Center to learn more about all of our other Libby Extras offerings. By: Karen Estrovich, Senior Regional Manager, Public Library East Region It seems like all of…
Using ARPA funds for purchase of digital content for US libraries
To help your library utilize ARPA funding for digital titles, we wanted to remind U.S. library partners of the new tools, lending models, and workflows in OverDrive Marketplace that enable you to order, track, and report on digital content purchased with these funds. *Please check…
Four sales means ways to save this month!
Latinx Heritage Month Sale Celebrate the history and culture of the Latinx experience with hundreds of titles on sale up to 50% off. Shop Latinx adult, juvenile and YA titles. Sale ends Oct. 15 so shop the sale today! Comics and Graphic Novels Sale Save…
Free simultaneous access to Spanish Titles for Young Readers
OverDrive is committed to providing your library with no cost, simultaneous access collections to help meet increased demand for digital content. As part of our Everyone Reads programs, we are donating a collection of 69* Spanish Titles for Young Readers on October 1, 2021. This…
Censorship divides us. Read banned books.
Banned Books Week is here, and with it comes the American Library Association’s (ALA) annual list of the most challenged books of the past year. Note: Alex Gino, author of George, has recently spoken about the book and the alternative title Melissa’s Story. Here at…
Be In the Know with Sourcebooks title preview
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 at 2 pm ET for a special catalog presentation from Sourcebooks! This event will feature special appearances by Sourcebooks authors and will cover a list of upcoming mystery, thriller, and horror titles. Juvenile, young adult and adult titles…
10 reasons to add OverDrive Magazines to your digital collection today
Since we introduced the new OverDrive Magazines package last December, so many of our public library partners have seen success with this exciting content offering. By adding OverDrive Magazines, you can diversify your collection and reach every reader. These titles are available as an “all-in”…
Most borrowed new releases from August
A couple of months ago, we launched a new monthly blog series showing you the top ten new releases that were borrowed the most in a digital format from libraries in their month of release. We’re excited to share August’s top ten with you now!…
New W.F. Howes kids and teens Sim Use plan now available
We are excited to announce a new simultaneous use package of kids & teens audiobooks from W.F. Howes & Wavesound. This new audiobooks simultaneous use plan includes 400 titles perfect for families and young readers. Libraries can choose from a 100, 200, or 400 title…