A new Overdrive Libby update is putting the priority on sharing ebooks via social media. Users can now share titles or directly with friends, using the Share button found in a title Reading Journey and details screen. A shared title page shows the book’s summary, basic details, and nearby libraries that offer the title through Libby. This new option encourages users to … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby now allows you to share ebooks
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UK Libraries have loaned out 3.5 million ebooks during pandemic
Libraries in the United Kingdom are seeing a huge uptick in the number of audiobooks and ebooks that are being loaned out. It is estimated that all branches lent an additional 3.5 million ebooks from 13th March to 14th August. Chrys Mellor, libraries general manager for North Yorkshire County Council, said ebook and audio were up 78% and 3,000 new members have signed up for … [Read more...] about UK Libraries have loaned out 3.5 million ebooks during pandemic
What are people reading and listening to on Overdrive Libby?
One of the best apps that Overdrive ever release, was Libby. This is an app that focuses the listening and reading experience, and that's it. It is a simplified approach that caters to people who grew tired of the main Overdrive app, which was designed not only reading, but watching videos and listening to music, or reading magazines. Libby was released in 2017 and since then, … [Read more...] about What are people reading and listening to on Overdrive Libby?
100 libraries will loan out over 1 million ebooks in 2020
Over 105 libraries in Canada, the USA, Europe and Australia are on pace to loan out over 1 million ebooks in 2020. Digital circulation has consistently grown each year, but thus far in 2020, these top libraries are seeing a staggering 30% growth compared to 2019. And several of them are doubling their online checkouts.Continuing to lead the way with more than 4.4 million … [Read more...] about 100 libraries will loan out over 1 million ebooks in 2020
Overdrive is going to acquire RBDigital
Overdrive has announced that they are going to acquire the RBDIGITAL library business in a bid to further consolidate their power. This deal is being done so Overdrive can have a wider selection of audiobooks published by Recorded Books and also offer thousands of additional magazines from Zinio.RBDigital currently has a portfolio of 45,000 exclusive titles through its … [Read more...] about Overdrive is going to acquire RBDigital
OverDrive is Launching a Digital COVID Response Collection
Overdrive is going to be launching a digital Covid response collection available to libraries for free. The first set of titles donated by OverDrive will be a Kids & Teens bundle including hundreds of ebooks, audiobooks, and Read-Alongs from Rosen Publishing, Lerner Publishing Group, Britannica Digital Learning, Triangle Interactive, and other participating publishers. The … [Read more...] about OverDrive is Launching a Digital COVID Response Collection
Internet Archive Ends National Emergency Library Program
The Internet Archive has ended their National Emergency Library program to appease publishers who filed a lawsuit against major publishers who filed a lawsuit against them, last week.In a statement on their blog, they outlined the reasons of closing. "Today we are announcing the National Emergency Library will close on June 16th, rather than June 30th, returning to … [Read more...] about Internet Archive Ends National Emergency Library Program
Canadian Libraries are enjoying lower costs for ebooks
Canadian libraries have been closed for months during the pandemic and have experienced a record number of digital loans for audiobooks and ebooks. Normally this is a very expensive proposition, but major publishers have lowered their prices.Sharon Day, chair of the Canadian Urban Library Council's e-content working group, says several publishers have slashed prices for … [Read more...] about Canadian Libraries are enjoying lower costs for ebooks
Overdrive Launches a New Professional Division
Overdrive is often regarded as the largest digital distribution partner that powers the public libraries audiobook and ebook collections. The company also deals with school libraries and to a lesser degree law firms. There was recommended collections for these other segments, on the same backend that libraries had access to. This has all changed with the advent of Overdrive … [Read more...] about Overdrive Launches a New Professional Division
Libraries are experiencing a record number of ebook loans
Libraries in Canada and the United States are experiencing an unprecedented number of audiobook and ebook loans. This is booming business period for all of the digital wholesalers that populate the library with content, such as Hoopla, Overdrive, Midwest Tape and Bibliotheca.Due to the virus pandemic, many physical bookstores are closed and people are turning to the public … [Read more...] about Libraries are experiencing a record number of ebook loans
The first Harry Potter ebook is available for unlimited loans from Overdrive
Overdrive is providing unlimited access to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone audiobook and ebook from public libraries. All library patrons will be able to borrow the title simultaneously, without wait times or holds. This is the first time Overdrive has done this with a major title.Pottermore Publishing is the digital arm of J.K. Rowling and they are the ones that are … [Read more...] about The first Harry Potter ebook is available for unlimited loans from Overdrive
The American Library Association annual conference is cancelled
The American Library Association annual conference was set to occur on June 25th and it has been officially cancelled. This is the first time in 75 years that ALA will not run an expo, the only other time was during World War 2.“We recognize the magnitude of this decision for the association and our membership,” said ALA executive director Tracie D. Hall. “This year, we … [Read more...] about The American Library Association annual conference is cancelled
