Welcome to Bogotá, Colombia – the next stop on our World Literary Tour!
Our World Literary Tour continues, this time with a stop in Bogotá, Colombia! Nestled in the Andes Mountains, Colombia’s lively, sprawling capital of 8 million residents is one of the most vibrant in South America. Colombia’s most influential writer, Gabriel García Márquez, wrote his first…
Raise your voice for the right to read
It’s National Library Week, and April 24, 2023 marks one year since the launch of Unite Against Book Bans. This national campaign was created to protect the rights of everyone to access a variety of books, in libraries and elsewhere. Every year the ALA Office…
Support your workforce with ebooks and audiobooks from our Mental Health Awareness sale
By Molly McNamara, Marketing Manager Employee wellbeing impacts all levels of an organization and is a major contributor to productivity levels, work satisfaction and talent retainment. With support for mental health and wellbeing ranking among one of the highest workplace expectations today, it’s critical that…
OverDrive hosts Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island
On Friday, March 31, OverDrive welcomed Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to our Cleveland, Ohio offices. Senator Whitehouse is a champion for environmental protections and enjoyed touring our LEED-certified campus. As a Certified B Corporation since 2017, OverDrive is committed to helping solve social and…
Summer Picks and Training’s April Webinars
Spring may have only just sprung, but summer is on our minds here at OverDrive! Join our stellar Digital Content Librarians for a can’t miss Summer Picks webinar on Wednesday, April 19 at 11 am EST, as they highlight some of the most exciting titles…
OverDrive stands with libraries at Florida Library Legislative Day
Last week, Floridians gathered in Tallahassee for Florida Library Legislative Day. This event was an opportunity for attendees to meet with officials and speak about the importance of fully funding libraries. OverDrive congratulates Shane Roopnarine, president of Florida Library Association and all Florida librarians on…
How #WeGoBeyond as a B Corp
In 2017, OverDrive became a Certified B Corp, joining companies such as Patagonia, Bombas, Ben & Jerry’s, Warby Parker and others leading a global movement of using business for good. The prestigious B Corporation certification recognizes a company’s commitment to creating exceptional positive social and…
Reach more readers with Libby! 5 ways to prepare your patrons for the OverDrive app sunset
On May 1, 2023, the legacy OverDrive app will be discontinued. OverDrive users are now actively being encouraged to switch to Libby. Sunsetting the OverDrive app will simplify how you promote your library’s digital collection, train your staff, support your users, and promote the best…
OverDrive founder and CEO Steve Potash receives Robert Motter Vendor Appreciation Award
At a reception during the 2023 Oklahoma Library Association and Mountain Plains Library Association joint conference on March 9, OLA presented Steve Potash, OverDrive founder and CEO, with the 2023 Robert Motter Vendor Appreciation Award. The award was presented by Lisa Wells, Executive Director of…
Team OverDrive’s Favorite B Corps
The prestigious B Corporation certification recognizes a company’s commitment to creating exceptional positive social and environmental impact. In 2017, OverDrive became a Certified B Corp, joining companies such as Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, The Body Shop and others leading a global movement of using business…