March in like a lion with these free marketing kits from OverDrive
I know what Punxsutawney Phil predicted, but coming from Cleveland I’m always hesitant to fully embrace an early spring until I see it. Whether March comes in like a lion or in like a lamb, you can promote your library this month using the free…
Accelerating your digital library performance at LibLearnX 2024
Good morning, Baltimore! The library world is gearing up for LibLearnX 2024 and Team OverDrive can’t wait. Visit us in Booth #1129 to learn exciting Libby news, hear Kanopy updates, and more. Be sure to also stay for one of the presentations happening during LibLearnX…
Over 150 libraries surpass 1 million digital checkouts in 2023
In 2023, a record-setting 152 library systems in seven countries surpassed one million digital checkouts. Of those 152 libraries, 23 library systems achieved the million checkout milestone for the very first time. In total, 662 million ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more were checked out…
5 bookish resolutions beyond “read more books”
For several years in a row I would set a reading resolution related to the number of books I read. I don’t think I ever actually hit that goal. Eventually I stopped making that particular resolution and started to adopt reading goals beyond the number…
New Metered Access Manager now available in OverDrive Marketplace!
Available now in OverDrive Marketplace is the new Metered Access (MA) Manager! Designed to make managing your metered access content easier and more efficient, Metered Access Manager allows you to create customized plans based on specific criteria like: Format Price Time Checkouts Remaining Audience …
Free December marketing kits that will make your patrons cheer at the end of the year
Personally, I’m a little bit in denial about December being less than a week away. With family vacation and holidays happening over the next few weeks, there’s not a lot of time to get things done. The bonus of this, though, is that I’ll have…
Wrap up 2023 with great titles (and great savings!)
The countdown to the end of the year is on! Our End of Year Sale is the perfect time to wrap up 2023 with new savings and new content to engage and entertain your community in 2024 and beyond. Join us on Dec. 6 at…
End of Year Sale Spotlight: “Fourth Wing” and “Iron Flame”
Quick: what is one of the most popular book circulating at your library right now? If you answered either Fourth Wing or Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, you are not alone. The first two books in the Empyrean series are flying up both the bestseller…
Putting the pieces together on library puzzle programming with competitive puzzler Sarah Schuler
According to family lore, when competitive puzzler Sarah Schuler was 4 or 5, she’d wake up early Saturday mornings before anyone else. By the time her parents woke up, the living room coffee table would be covered with all the 100-piece puzzles she completed while…
Just in thyme! 5 culinary programming ideas for your library in 2024
The Great British Baking Show is back which means a new season of stunning showstoppers, tricky technicals, and the elusive Paul Hollywood handshake as amateur bakers compete in the big white tent. It also means another season of me watching each episode and immediately wanting…