Books becoming movies in March
This month, movies and television shows based on books come in like a lion. Between HBO documentaries, WW II historical fiction, and beloved young adult novels (Kleenex optional), there’s something for everyone. So pop some popcorn and pull up a comfy chair with some page-to-screen…
From Asgard to Wakanda: Marvel Comics now available on OverDrive
Librarians assemble! With Avengers: Endgame hitting theaters in a few weeks and Black Panther & Into the Spider-Verse winning big at the Oscars, Marvel has never been hotter and OverDrive is excited to announce Marvel Comics are now in Marketplace! These fantastic comics are available in…
You’ll love shopping our Romance Sale
As many of our partners already know, romance is the most highly circulated genre in libraries, especially in digital formats that allow patrons to indulge their guilty pleasures without anyone else knowing. Romance is also the most cost-effective genre and one of the easiest ways…
How to get something for everybody on your patron holiday shopping list
The holiday season is upon us, and as the end of the year approaches, we’re sure you have a lot on your collective plates; finishing up last-minute projects, finalizing campaigns for 2019, sending reports to various boards of directors and trying to make sure you…
Support pleasure reading with our Back to School Sale
We probably don’t have to tell you this, but with the start of a new school year upon us, it bears repeating: Student pleasure reading is incredibly important. In fact, data from several longitudinal studies indicates that student pleasure reading is the “most explanatory factor”…
Pokemon Adventures: Red and Blue now available!
By: Jill Grunenwald We are excited to announce that you can now add volumes 1-7 of Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue to your OverDrive digital collection. Start the adventures in the land of Kanto with Red and Blue as they take on the Pokémon League…
Get Your Collection Ready for Summer
By: Courtney Sveda, OverDrive Training Specialist July is filled with family vacations, day trips, and time outside. What do all these activities have in common? They all pair perfectly with an eBook or audiobook! Because your digital collection may receive more attention due to the…
Learn how to curate your digital library!
By: Briana Johnson-Sims, Training Specialist It’s hard to talk about a successful digital library without using the word “curate.” Why? Because when you curate digital collections, you ultimately help patrons find new titles to enjoy and boost circulation numbers. As an added bonus, it’s super…
Add Fire and Fury to your digital collection and bypass the backorders
Fire and Fury, the instant #1 bestseller by Michael Wolff about the current White House administration, is having quite a moment in the zeitgeist. After selling out its first printing of 150,000 copies, readers around the world are struggling to find copies of the enormously…
Give your community the gift of reading this holiday season
Each year, libraries around the world experience a surge in their OverDrive traffic as the calendar turns to December. Existing users will dive into “best of” lists and look forward to 2018, as new patrons unwrap devices and learn about the 24/7 access of your…