According to a study, libraries in England generate around £3.4bn annually. And this earning comes through services supporting children’s literacy, health, and digital inclusion. According to the report, a brand library provides around £1m worth of value, depending on activities and volumes undertaken.Libraries’ ROI (return on investment) may be at least six times their … [Read more...] about English Libraries Generate Around £3.4bn Annually
Digital Library News
OverDrive has new data on digital library performance
Image credit: overdriveOverdrive is set to exhibit data for the research that was done to unleash circulation insights for the digital library connection. The digital distributor, who is known for its e-books, audiobooks, and magazines, will uncover all the details in the 2023 American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition. With their insights, people will … [Read more...] about OverDrive has new data on digital library performance
Koios can help libraries achieve higher community outreach via Google Ad Grants
Advertising happens to be one of the mainstays of the entire Google thing and they wish to introduce the same to increase footfall to your library as well. Then there are going to be other benefits for the taking as well. Apart from an increase in revenues that would come from a rise in visitor count to your library site, you also stand to benefit from a monthly grant of up to … [Read more...] about Koios can help libraries achieve higher community outreach via Google Ad Grants
Libby app updated to include more language support and better compatibility
OverDrive is celebrating the official launch of several innovative new features that provide unique benefits to millions of library patrons. These updates are part of the Libby reading app for public libraries and include support for five additional languages, enhanced "Deep Search" functionality to navigate through millions of titles, and the introduction of "Notify Me" alerts … [Read more...] about Libby app updated to include more language support and better compatibility
Bus Stops in Boston Now Have Digital Libraries To Get Free Ebooks
Boston City in the U.S. has rolled out digital pop-up libraries at 20 bus stops citywide. The bus stops are outfitted with quick response (QR) codes, allowing people to browse and borrow digital content this spring and summer.The libraries provide riders with e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines, and e-newspapers from Boston Public Library (BPL). They can even access … [Read more...] about Bus Stops in Boston Now Have Digital Libraries To Get Free Ebooks
Overdrive celebrating two decades of pioneering e-book and audiobook lending services
In 2003, a team of innovative librarians at Cleveland Public Library revolutionized the lending of e-books and audiobooks, marking the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking achievement. Patricia Lowrey, Cindy Orr, Sari Feldman, and Tracy Strobel, along with a dedicated local e-book development team at OverDrive, collaborated to build and launch the world's first popular … [Read more...] about Overdrive celebrating two decades of pioneering e-book and audiobook lending services
Participating in the Global Book Club with a Memoir that is a Finalist for a National Book Award
During Big Library Read, the largest digital book club in the world, readers from all over the world may enjoy a National Book Award Finalist book. With a current public library card, readers can join thousands of people worldwide in borrowing Tastes Like War, Grace M. Cho's stirring memoir, from their local public library from May 3–17. On the Libby app, library card users can … [Read more...] about Participating in the Global Book Club with a Memoir that is a Finalist for a National Book Award
Libby reports record rise in demand for comic books from 2020 to 2023 in North America
Libby is a mobile app developed by OverDrive that allows users to borrow e-books and audiobooks from their local library. With Libby, users can browse their library's digital catalog, borrow books with just a few taps, and read or listen to them on their mobile devices. Libby also offers a user-friendly reading experience with features such as adjustable font sizes, background … [Read more...] about Libby reports record rise in demand for comic books from 2020 to 2023 in North America
Overdrive Max is a new program for libraries to power ebook collections
Overdrive is the largest digital distributor for public libraries and they power audiobook and ebooks collections. In the past, libraries wanted a bunch of books by a bestselling author, they had to pay for each title individually. Each publisher has different rates, some books expire after a certain number of loans, while others don't have this, but the ebooks are more … [Read more...] about Overdrive Max is a new program for libraries to power ebook collections
Z-Library envisages operating as a virtual library, to allow exchange of physical books via ‘Z-Points’
Z-Library boasts an extensive archive of over 12 million books and has positioned itself as the largest online platform for free access to literature. The site has garnered a massive following of avid readers who rely on it as a rich source of information and entertainment. The only issue here is that it isn't on the right side of the law as the books it has in its collection … [Read more...] about Z-Library envisages operating as a virtual library, to allow exchange of physical books via ‘Z-Points’
Everything you need to know about the Overdrive Media Console and Libby Changes
The Overdrive Media Console or the Overdrive app for Android and iOS is being discontinued. This flagship app was released in 2010 and has been the only way to read ebooks and listen to audiobooks or graphic novels. This app is in the process of being sunset. New app downloads were pulled from the Google Play and Apple App Store platforms late last year, and on May 1st, the … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the Overdrive Media Console and Libby Changes
Judge’s ruling against The Internet Archive divides community
Book publishers and The Internet Archive recently faced off in court, and the first round landed in favor of book publishers. Judge John G. Koeltl ruled that libraries must continue to adhere to the digital licenses that publishers offer. As reported by Vice.com, Judge Koeltl stated, “Internet Archive had done nothing more than create 'derivative works', and so (it) would have … [Read more...] about Judge’s ruling against The Internet Archive divides community
Panel examines libraries as ‘political battlegrounds’
As we reported on at the end of February, a coalition of library workers and advocates have organized a March of Action for libraries. The coalition is hosting a series of Congressional briefings in response to the growing concern about fair access to digital rights, including ebooks, audio books and other digital resources. The coalition invited concerned stakeholders, such as … [Read more...] about Panel examines libraries as ‘political battlegrounds’
Overdrive removes their app from Google Play and Apple App Store
Overdrive announced last year that they were sunsetting their main library app, the Overdrive Media Console. They have now removed it from Google Play and the Apple Store last week. This shouldn't come as a big surprise, they started displaying in-app messaging to OverDrive app users informing them about the upcoming sunset of the legacy app with a prompt to upgrade to … [Read more...] about Overdrive removes their app from Google Play and Apple App Store