Public libraries have increasingly loaned digital content in the past ten years. Worldwide, libraries that do business with Overdrive loaned out 739 million audiobooks, e-books, and digital magazines in 2024, a 17% increase over 2023. A record 192 library systems, consortia, and school libraries reached over one million digital checkouts, and over 30 library systems and … [Read more...] about Libraries loaned out 739 million audiobooks and e-books in 2024
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Overdrive has entered the publishing business
School libraries are under increasing pressure. However, research shows that schools with dedicated librarians see significant improvements in reading proficiency and academic performance. As digital resources expand, libraries are more than places to borrow books; they are essential for providing equitable access to information and technology, ensuring that all students can … [Read more...] about Overdrive has entered the publishing business
OverDrive All Access, Enjoy Premium Books with No Waiting
As part of OverDrive's advocacy for flexible and reasonable digital book costs for schools and libraries, OverDrive announced today three new All Access Collections of simultaneous use ebook subscriptions for libraries. Designed to address the significant growth in reader demand for eBooks within the Libby and Sora apps, libraries will delight patrons with access to a growing … [Read more...] about OverDrive All Access, Enjoy Premium Books with No Waiting
More Than 4 Billion Books Borrowed Through OverDrive
OverDrive is famous for achieving big feats in the industry. Readers find OverDrive to be the perfect platform for all sorts of books that suit various interests. On April 30, 2024, OverDrive and its awarded apps, Libby and Sora, reached a historic milestone. They witnessed the four billionth title, Crafty Birds by Kristy Conlin, borrowed by a reader. The achievement … [Read more...] about More Than 4 Billion Books Borrowed Through OverDrive
OverDrive has new data on digital library performance
Image credit: overdrive Overdrive 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
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
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
Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
One of the big advantages of a Kobo e-reader is being able to attach your library card in the settings menu and unlock a new UI entry for your local library branch. This is done through Overdrive, which is the largest digital distributor that power libraries digital collections. Overdrive announced that it was discontinuing their app, which is old and clunky, and instead … [Read more...] about Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
Toronto Public Library hits 9 million digital checkouts in 2021
The Toronto Public Library has emerged as the top lender of e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines in 2021 as digital reading reached an all-time high last year. Overdrive revealed more than half a billion digital content was circulated through them in 2021. Specifically, it is 506 million e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines that went into circulation in the past year, … [Read more...] about Toronto Public Library hits 9 million digital checkouts in 2021
New Overdrive Libby app update offers enhanced accessibility options
OverDrive said they have introduced some changes to the Libby app that are aimed at making it more accessible to all users, including those with visual, motor, or cognitive deficiencies. The company said they have taken inputs directly from those with visual defects - low vision to even blind individuals - thanks to their association with Fable to ensure the updates introduced … [Read more...] about New Overdrive Libby app update offers enhanced accessibility options