The digital collection manager is chiefly responsible for insuring there are enough audiobooks, e-books, music and videos available for their patrons to borrow. In the past, they did not have much flexibility in ordering ebook titles in advance. Basically, whenever they showed up in the Overdrive Marketplace, that was when they could place an order. The process has become more … [Read more...] about Overdrive now Allows Libraries to Pre-order eBooks Six Months in Advance
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OverDrive Acquired by Rakuten, Owners of Kobo
OverDrive is the world's leading digital content provider of books, movies, music, and more to the public and academic library space. The company basically powers the digital lending capabilities of more than 33,000 separate libraries around the world, as one of their huge innovations was the ability to borrow content through dedicated library apps to any mobile device. And … [Read more...] about OverDrive Acquired by Rakuten, Owners of Kobo
Amazon e-books Once Again Available in US Libraries
Overdrive has been engulfed in a massive technical issue that made thousands of Kindle e-books unavailable to libraries. Patrons quickly found out that since December it was hard to find a bestseller from Penguin or Hachette that was compatible with their e-reader. Overdrive, Libraries and the media was oblivious of this issue, until a Good e-Reader Report prompted the industry … [Read more...] about Amazon e-books Once Again Available in US Libraries
What is the best Solution for Digital Newspapers and Magazines for Libraries?
There are three major companies that market newspapers and magazines to libraries and there is a fair amount of concern about what ecosystem to invest in. Library budgets are finite and the average system can ill-afford in making the wrong choice when investing in digital content for their patrons. Today, we look at the three best ones out there and give you a sense on what … [Read more...] about What is the best Solution for Digital Newspapers and Magazines for Libraries?
Amazon and Overdrive Giving Up on Kindle e-books in Libraries?
Overdrive has been delaying the Kindle editions of e-books in the United States on titles from major publishing companies. No new Kindle edition has been available from Penguin since December of 2014 and since February 2015, not a single e-book from any major publisher has become available. Is this due to a falling out with Amazon or their current contract expiring? Or … [Read more...] about Amazon and Overdrive Giving Up on Kindle e-books in Libraries?
Libraries Are Concerned About the Lack of New e-books in the Kindle Format
Libraries all over the US have expressed concern to Good e-Reader that the vast majority of new e-book titles from Overdrive are not available in the Kindle format. The few books that have been made available are from small presses and not major publishers. Is this something to be worried about? Overdrive has the largest market share in facilitating digital e-books, … [Read more...] about Libraries Are Concerned About the Lack of New e-books in the Kindle Format
Overdrive Starts Marketing Digital Magazines and Newspapers to Libraries
Overdrive is getting into the digital magazine and newspaper business, which was the last major vertices that now makes them an all in one solution. The company has announced that conjunction with Barnes and Noble there is now more than 1,000 issues available for libraries in the US and UK to incorporate into their collections. The collection includes the best coverage of … [Read more...] about Overdrive Starts Marketing Digital Magazines and Newspapers to Libraries
Digital Content Adds New Layer of Relevance to Libraries
Libraries have come a long way from the days of Alexandria. Once essentially no more than a museum of great works, libraries in the 21st century have had to reinvent themselves as a community-based center of learning and production, not just a place to put your name on the list for the latest James Patterson hardcover. With everything from technology centers, MOOC learning … [Read more...] about Digital Content Adds New Layer of Relevance to Libraries
Need for Digital News Drives Users towards Dedicated Platforms
Internet news devotees have had to become very selective about the articles they read due to the abundance of available content, which has led many to adopt dedicated digital platforms that only display news from sources they choose. Apps like PressReader and Newsbeat have stepped up to fill the gap, and offer customizable options for current news, including region-specific … [Read more...] about Need for Digital News Drives Users towards Dedicated Platforms
OverDrive Announces Growth in K12 Market
Any time a library can report an increase in circulation, patron engagement, offered services, and catalog content, it's a cause for celebration. Libraries as vital parts of healthy communities are in a constant state of defense, so growth in the sector is good to hear. But when the libraries in question are school libraries who cater to the needs of emerging readers (and … [Read more...] about OverDrive Announces Growth in K12 Market