Celebrate Freedom to Read Week with featured collections from OverDrive
Founded in 1984, Freedom to Read Week is an annual event in Canada that celebrates intellectual freedom and raises awareness about censorship. Between now and March 1, shop featured collections of Freedom to Read Week titles available in popular Cost Per Circ (CPC) and OverDrive Max (ODMax)…
Over 180 public libraries surpass one million digital checkouts in 2024
In 2024, a record-setting 185 library systems in eight countries surpassed one million digital checkouts. Of those 185 libraries, over 30 public library systems achieved the million checkout milestone for the very first time. In total, 739 million ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more were…
Read an Ebook Day is here!
Long before we were accessing groceries or a ride through an app on our phone, readers have been discovering the joy of ebooks on mobile devices. This is why for the past 10 years, readers from across the world have come together every September 18…
Top 5 tools to personalize your library’s presence in Libby
Leverage OverDrive Marketplace’s suite of tools to connect with more readers, increase visibility of individual titles in your collection, highlight your curatorial expertise, and bring more of your library’s personality into the Libby app! 1. Featured title campaign editor With the Newsroom campaign editor, you…
Make your voice heard by voting for our SXSW panel!
Our public libraries are indispensable hubs for lifelong learning, community engagement, and so much more. As one of our most trusted local resources, libraries play a crucial role in empowering citizens, enhancing media literacy, and encouraging civic participation. One of the key principles of libraries…
Gear up for greatness with our ultimate Back to School checklist
As summer winds down, it’s time to gear up for another exciting school year! Even for public librarians it’s important to use this season to plan and prepare the kids and teens in your community to have a successful academic year. Learn about all the…
9 unique library book clubs to reinvent your reading routine
Whether you’re a seasoned pro and have been hosting book clubs at your library for years or this is a new role and programming opportunity for you, book clubs are always a great way to engage with the readers in your community and encourage connection…
Latest Libby update brings better library branding, backup and recovery, and more!
This week, Libby released a new update that introduces important improvements based on reader and partner feedback. This release brings new features, thoughtfully refines the user experience, and makes the app feel even more like the digital branch of your library. What’s new in Libby …
August recommended lists you don’t want to miss
August signals the summer wind down as back to school season is coming in hot! August is also Women in Translation month where we celebrate women authors from around the globe and their work that has been translated into additional languages. Your patrons will appreciate…
Plan for August with free marketing kits and social media graphics from OverDrive
Somehow, August is already here! I feel like just yesterday we were at the start of summer, and now fall is quickly approaching. But don’t worry: if you’re not yet ready to say goodbye to the sunny season, our Resource Center has been refreshed with…
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