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…
Announcing accessibility enhancements in the Libby app
To support your library’s mission to serve every reader in your community, we’ve been working to improve the accessibility of the Libby app. Recent updates make Libby more accessible for all readers, including users with a diverse range of visual, motor, and cognitive needs. Many…
9 Libby features we are thankful for in 2021
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist It’s Thanksgiving week here in the United States, a time to sit and give thanks (while also enjoying some pumpkin pie). The past two years have challenged all of us in different ways, and for some this is…
OverDrive Receives President’s “E” Award for Exports
At a ceremony in Washington, D.C. today, the U.S. Department of Commerce presented the 2021 President’s “E” Award for Exports to OverDrive. OverDrive was chosen for their significant sustained global growth and demonstrated excellence in exporting for at least four years to a wide range of…
Libby Spotlight: Northeast Pennsylvania Digital Library
No longer just for promoting politicians, yard signs have been popping up on front lawns and in green spaces across the country. Gaining popularity during the pandemic, yard signs have proven to be an easy, portable option for getting a message out to passerby. A…
Celebrate Read an Ebook Day on September 18th
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist For over half a decade, OverDrive has joined digital book lovers around the globe in celebrating Read an Ebook Day. The purpose of the holiday is simple -to spread awareness of the joy and convenience of digital reading. Ebooks…
Refined navigation bar, new settings menu, search enhancements and more in the latest Libby update!
Last month, we previewed upcoming changes to Libby, and we’re delighted to share that they’re now live. Here’s a summary of what’s new—please take a few minutes to review and share with your staff. We also encourage you to watch this tutorial for a brief…
Libby Spotlight: Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (OH)
By Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist “Alone, we can do a little. Together, we can do a lot.” Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (OH), a member of The Ohio Digital Library, exemplified this quote in their outreach efforts for Libby and their digital collection. We first…
Digipalooza ’21 Highlights
Last week, OverDrive welcomed more than 1,700 librarians, educators, publishers, and industry leaders to Digipalooza ’21, our 8th Digipalooza and first-ever virtual event. The program spanned three half-days jam packed with panel discussions, presentations from leading librarians and educators sharing best practices, exclusive interviews with…