Don’t have OverDrive Magazines yet? Add them today!
In 2023, 56 million OverDrive magazines were borrowed from digital libraries. That was a 75% increase over 2022, and for good reason: Sold as an all-in plan of over 4,000 titles, OverDrive Magazines have no circulation cap and allow unlimited simultaneous use access, so patrons…
Counting down the 10 most popular OverDrive Magazines in 2023
We have reached the time of year where my brain is on overload. Between work and family and the upcoming holidays, I have been finding it difficult to start, let alone finish, books. Luckily, my favorite magazines are only one tap away with Libby. From…
“What happens if new titles are added?” Your top questions about OverDrive Magazines answered
My first job after receiving my MLIS was as the sole librarian at a prison. I can’t speak for all prison libraries but at mine the most popular items by far were magazines. Every day during lunch I would walk up to the front of…
Introducing new ways for readers to enjoy OverDrive Magazines from your library
Expand the content variety in your library catalog and appeal to a wider user base with OverDrive Magazines! Sold as an “all-in” plan of over 4,000+ magazine titles, our magazines have no circulation cap and allow unlimited simultaneous use. Patrons can enjoy every issue of…
Coming soon to Libby: New ways for your patrons to enjoy OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive Magazines continue to grow in popularity among librarians and readers alike, and for good reason! With no circulation cap and unlimited simultaneous use, magazines are always available and patrons can enjoy every issue of every magazine. Magazines also help you expand the content variety…
Empower your patrons with power tools: DIY resources to add to your digital library today
By Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist Back in March I decided I wanted to remodel our guest bathroom entirely by myself. Had I ever used a power tool before? LOL no. Had I ever hung wallpaper, let alone hung drywall? Haha, hilarious. But as…
Keep your patrons informed with Ground News and OverDrive Magazines
Librarians know that information literacy is one of the most important skills users can have. These days it is more important than ever that your communities have accurate and up-to-date information on both a national and global scale, and we’re here to help. Empower patrons…
8 things you may not know about OverDrive Magazines
Give your community more to love in Libby with OverDrive Magazines! Your users will love having thousands of magazines available alongside the ebooks and audiobooks you already offer. In Dec. 2020, we launched our OverDrive Magazine package with our partner Zinio. Since then, so many…
Top 10 magazines downloaded in Libby
Check out the top downloaded magazines from Libby that patrons are loving and add OverDrive magazines to your collection today! OverDrive Magazines are a great way to expand your Libby offerings and diversify the content available to your community. With over 4,000 magazines titles available…
10 reasons to add OverDrive Magazines to your digital collection today
Since we introduced the new OverDrive Magazines package last December, so many of our public library partners have seen success with this exciting content offering. By adding OverDrive Magazines, you can diversify your collection and reach every reader. These titles are available as an “all-in”…