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 had a rare outage with Libby and Audiobooks
Throughout the past couple of years, Overdrive went all in on Libby. This was their first mobile app that replaced the Overdrive Media Console. The app is only available for smartphones and tablets since that is where the users are. The company had a rare outage yesterday and today for viewing cover images of e-books, and users were utterly unable to listen to audiobooks … [Read more...] about Overdrive had a rare outage with Libby and Audiobooks
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
Libraries signed up 30,000 new card registrations on Libby
Libraries in the United States add 30,000 new card registrations in the first four months of 2018. This is due to the Overdrive Libby app which recently added the ability for patrons to apply for a digital library card, without having to visit the branch. Here is how the online signup process works; Libby confirms a new patron’s residency and eligibility for a library card … [Read more...] about Libraries signed up 30,000 new card registrations on Libby
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