Digital content keeps users connected to the library
By: Adam Sockel, OverDrive Social Media Specialist Earlier this week we shared information from a Pew Research report stating that public awareness of library eBooks has never been higher. The report provided survey findings that show three out of every five adults now know that…
Awareness of library eBook availability is at an all-time high
By: Adam Sockel, OverDrive Social Media Specialist Recently, Pew released a report titled “Libraries and Learning”, which found that the number of people aware of digital materials at their library has never been higher. As lifestyles continue to get busier and technologies advance, people are…
Digital libraries are once again setting a record checkout pace
2016 is off to a torrent start for digital library lending as checkout numbers are up for Q1 (Jan. 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016) based on the activities of 50 top circulating libraries. eBook, audiobook and digital magazine checkouts through OverDrive are on track…
Using OverDrive Media Station to connect your physical and digital library
By Christina Samek, Marketing Specialist with OverDrive Your library’s digital collection is available 24/7, 365 days a year, anytime and anywhere. It’s an easy way to meet your users in the space they are most comfortable be it their couch, or their morning commute or…
Update on the New OverDrive: Preview launched
OverDrive recently launched a preview of the new OverDrive platform to a small group of library partners. The preview gives users the option to see the new design and functionality of what will soon be their digital library experience. We’ve invited users to give early…
OverDrive to unveil the latest innovations in digital lending at Digipalooza
At Digipalooza, OverDrive will offer a live demonstration of the “new OverDrive”, introducing changes that came about through feedback from our library partners and readers. The new OverDrive will achieve three main pillars of success: Onboard users quickly and easily, engage more deeply with readers,…
Preordering is now live in Marketplace
OverDrive is happy to announce that support for Preorders in OverDrive Marketplace is now available for all libraries and schools, including consortia. Now, your library’s digital collection has another reason to be the first stop for the hottest pre-release titles. With Preorders, you won’t miss…
How digital libraries are helping prisoners across the country
Recently we spoke with Cindy Mclaughlin of the American Prison Data Systems (APDS) about their OverDrive-powered National Corrections Library (NCL), a first of its kind digital library for inmates at correctional facilities across the country. In the short time since the NCL went live they’ve…
Make your digital collection unique with curated collections
With the addition of the Curated Collections tool in OverDrive Marketplace, it’s easier than ever to showcase titles in your digital collection. Many libraries and schools have already taken advantage of the ability to create interesting custom collections that highlight their digital catalog in a…
Get 100 free Chinese eBooks for your digital collection!
To celebrate the Chinese New Year we are excited to offer any library or school 100 free Chinese eBooks when they add the Chinese User Interface to their digital library website from now until March 31st. OverDrive offers more than a dozen language options, including both traditional and…
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