Entertain and educate patrons with a free Libby Extras demo
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. Sign up now to access a free demo and explore all of the new content…
Why Libby is your best road trip companion
Recently, my family and I took a road trip to the beach. The drive itself took 12 hours one way, which gave us plenty of time to fill. I don’t know about you, but before going on a road trip I do two things: load…
Be a superhero for all readers by adding comics to your digital collection today
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist I don’t know about any of you, but I spent last weekend refreshing my social media to see all the latest updates from the 2022 Comic-Con. I love watching all the new movie teasers and trailers, seeing the…
5 ways to use new Libby shelf talkers to connect with your community
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Ever wish you could recommend a title to patrons directly in Libby? Or wanted to share a favorite quote from a book? With our new Libby shelf talkers, library staff can add personal notes to titles in your…
How Libby’s accessibility features provide an inclusive experience for all
July is Disability Pride Month in the United States and was created to commemorate the passing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. OverDrive’s mission has always been to create “a world enlightened by reading” for everyone. This means providing a…
Going to ALA Annual? Come visit us in Booth #933!
Soon, librarians will be gathering in Washington, D.C. for the annual American Library Association conference! We can’t wait to see so many of our library partners in person again. In advance of the show we wanted to share some of the highlights and updates we’ll…
Go all in on Libby
On May 1, 2023, the legacy OverDrive app will be discontinued. OverDrive users are now actively being encouraged to switch to Libby. We’re excited to take the next step with Libby and make it the primary way to enjoy your digital library, with a goal…
Announcing new Libby Extra: Kovels
For over six decades, collectors have been turning to antiques expert Kovels for identification guides, histories, prices, and more. Now, you can bring Kovels to your patrons when you add this new Libby Extra to your digital library. Libraries who add Kovels will gain unlimited…
Awards and reviews from professional sources are now available in Libby
I always love to read reviews before deciding whether or not to read a book. Now, readers like me can find those reviews directly in Libby! Users can visit the details page of a book to read reviews from professional sources, like Library Journal, Kirkus…
LibLearnX Spotlight Sessions from OverDrive
The American Library Association’s new Library Learning Experience (LibLearnX) virtual conference is here! As part of LibLearnX 2022, OverDrive is hosting multiple live presentations for librarians and other attendees to learn more about our features and services. Each presentation will last approximately 15 minutes, with…