Digipalooza ’21 is almost here. Have you registered yet?
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist It’s almost time for Digipalooza ’21 and we can’t wait to gather virtually with all of our library partners for a unique blend of education, networking, and fun. Registration is only $39 for our 3 half-day virtual conference,…
OverDrive to acquire video streaming service Kanopy
We are delighted to announce that we have entered an agreement to acquire Kanopy, a leading video streaming service for public and academic libraries. The acquisition of Kanopy will bring one of the industry’s most-acclaimed video catalogs to the OverDrive platform to better serve public and…
Read the rainbow with the 2021 Lambda Literary winners
By Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Happy June! Pride Month is here, and with it comes the announcement of the 2021 Lambda Literary Award Winners. For over 30 years, Lambda Literary has championed LGBTQ+ books and authors. Their annual Lammy awards are a showcase…
OverDrive Marketplace content options with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
Recently, we shared information about how libraries can use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase digital books.* ARPA funds enable U.S. libraries to provide pandemic response and relief to their communities with materials and services from June 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022…
Introducing new 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. We’re excited to introduce a new category of content for your library’s digital collection: Databases…
Using American Rescue Plan Act funds for purchase of digital books for US libraries
Visit this page to see the tools and resources available in Marketplace to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase digital content. Over the past several weeks, we here at OverDrive have been in dialog with leadership from the Institute of Museum and…
Reading is everyone’s National Library Week superpower
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist OverDrive joins all librarians to promote and celebrate National Library Week for what they truly are — superheroes of society. To celebrate librarians, reading, and digital libraries, we’ve called on a few friends to assemble with their stories of…
Reach more readers with Simultaneous Use
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Simultaneous Use was a popular lending model among libraries that wanted to reach as many readers as possible. Now, more than ever, having flexible lending options is critical for libraries to provide their community with digital books. With OverDrive’s Simultaneous…
Helping first-time Libby users get started
The most frequently asked questions by readers new to Libby. In the past, we’ve shared a number of tips and tricks to get the most out of Libby. We delight in helping readers learn about all the different features Libby has to offer — but…
OverDrive’s ALA Midwinter preview: Marketplace, What’s New and more
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist The 2021 ALA Midwinter conference is here! Things might look a little different, and we might not have our big booth in Indianapolis, but you can still visit us in our virtual booth. When you visit our virtual…