Overdrive Big Library Read is a program that runs a few times a year and each e-book title has an unlimited number of loans and no wait list for a two week period. In the past, Overdrive has just focused on e-books, but for the first time ever they now have an audiobook participating in the program. For the next two weeks The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett will be available in … [Read more...] about Overdrive is Including an Audiobook for their Big Library Read Program
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Google Now Includes Overdrive Library eBooks in Search Results
The next time you are searching Google for a particular e-book, you now have another option instead of buying it from Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Kobo; borrowing it from your local library. Google now includes Overdrive e-books in the search results and users are taking to their local branches website to see if it's available to checkout or get on the waitlist. This new … [Read more...] about Google Now Includes Overdrive Library eBooks in Search Results
Read an eBook Day is September 18th 2017
Read an eBook Day is a celebration of modern storytelling. It is run primarily run by Overdrive, but many other companies are taking part. Be a part of the festivities and join the conversation on what you’re reading and why you love eBooks. You can use the hashtag #eBookLove on social media to join in on the fun. Overdrive is hoping libraries all over the world will … [Read more...] about Read an eBook Day is September 18th 2017
E-Book Readers Are Showing Their Love for Overdrive
Overdrive is the largest company operating in the digital library sector and many people are frequently borrowing them instead of buying. Overdrive recently conducted an "ask me anything" on Reddit and they have been showered with praise by the vast majority of users. Here are the most notable statements the company made. "Audiobooks are absolutely trending up much like … [Read more...] about E-Book Readers Are Showing Their Love for Overdrive
How to install Overdrive Libby on the Amazon Fire
Overdrive Libby is a brand new app that allows you to listen to audiobooks and read e-books from the public library. This app is not available in the Amazon App Store and so you have to download it from another market, such as the Good e-Reader Android App Store. This video tutorial teaches how you to allow for the installation of apps from unknown sources and sideload the app … [Read more...] about How to install Overdrive Libby on the Amazon Fire
Overdrive Libby Will Allow You to Sign Up for a Library Card Online
Millions of people borrow audiobooks and ebooks from the public library every year and one of the downsides is that you have to visit a branch in order to sign up for a card. Overdrive is simplifying the process with their new Libby app, you will soon be able to register for one online. Overdrive has started a beta program last week at the San Antonio Public Library, … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby Will Allow You to Sign Up for a Library Card Online
Bibliotheca Adds HarperCollins Titles to its Pay-Per-Use Audiobook Library
One of the most vital resources any community has--even in polls of area residents, despite the low attendance numbers that post every so often--is the public library. Many see it as a worthwhile use of their tax dollars, even if they themselves don't attend all too often, because it provides necessary outlets for individuals across a wide variety of needs. From reading … [Read more...] about Bibliotheca Adds HarperCollins Titles to its Pay-Per-Use Audiobook Library
Draft2Digital Will Distribute e-books to Overdrive in August
Draft2digital is one of the largest self-publishing companies in the world and they will soon be offering another compelling reason to sign up for a free account, distributing your e-book into the Overdrive catalog. Rakuten Overdrive is the premier digital library system and they have a strong presence in North America and Europe. Draft2digital will not be the first company … [Read more...] about Draft2Digital Will Distribute e-books to Overdrive in August
Hoopla Now Offers Digital Comics from Fantagraphics, Lion Forge and Titan
Hoopla has just expanded their digital comic portfolio for public libraries with the addition of Fantagraphics, Lion Forge and Titan Comics. This new agreement adds thousands of popular comic book titles including Doctor Who, Assassin's Creed, My Favorite Thing is Monsters, and Saved by the Bell to its app and online service. The new deals bolster hoopla's impressive comics … [Read more...] about Hoopla Now Offers Digital Comics from Fantagraphics, Lion Forge and Titan
60 Libraries will loan out over 1 million audiobooks and ebooks in 2017
Last week Overdrive disclosed to Good e-Reader that overall circulation has grown 12% year-over-year (through June 30th) to more than 108 million checkouts for all digital media across all OverDrive libraries and schools. eBook circulation has grown 9%, and the popularity of audiobooks keeps accelerating with nearly 23% growth in circulation year over year through the … [Read more...] about 60 Libraries will loan out over 1 million audiobooks and ebooks in 2017