An agreement announced today between ebook distributor and self-publishing platform Smashwords and OverDrive, the largest provider of digital content to public and school libraries, is going to give self-published authors one of the few remaining pieces in the publishing puzzle, namely the ability for libraries to stock their work. As it stands right now, self-published … [Read more...] about Smashwords, OverDrive Brings Indie Titles to Libraries
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OverDrive, MediaDo Partner to Bring Japanese eBooks to Libraries
An announcement today from the world's leading provider of digital content to libraries just made foreign language texts more accessible to US readers. Through a partnership with Japanese publishing aggregator MediaDo, OverDrive announced the launch of OverDrive Japan, which will put 9,000 Japanese book and manga titles into the OverDrive catalog. In addition to the ability … [Read more...] about OverDrive, MediaDo Partner to Bring Japanese eBooks to Libraries
Kindle FreeTime Just Got Better with Help from OverDrive
One of the more enticing features of Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet, at least for parents, was the option known as Kindle FreeTime. This parental control feature enables parents to set time limits on tablet use, as well as control what content their children can access within the tablet.Even better, the content is divided into educational or entertainment categories, and parents … [Read more...] about Kindle FreeTime Just Got Better with Help from OverDrive
UK eBook Lending Program a Success for Libraries, Publishers
A recent program for UK libraries to lend ebooks has been considered not only a success for institutions and patrons, but also for publishers given the number of click through sales that resulted from borrows. The report, given at a panel at the London Book Fair this week, was from the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) president Janene Cox. The program, launched on March … [Read more...] about UK eBook Lending Program a Success for Libraries, Publishers
OverDrive eReading Rooms Engage Libraries’ Youngest Patrons
As libraries look for news ways to stay relevant and meet their patrons' needs, increasing numbers of institutions are implementing digital lending. eBook lending, along with movie, music, and audiobook streaming, is helping these entities keep their doors open by offering the content their patrons need in the platforms they want to consumer it. But one area where digital … [Read more...] about OverDrive eReading Rooms Engage Libraries’ Youngest Patrons
School Libraries Adapt or Face Closure in Digital Age
Most of us have fond memories of our school libraries, remembering them as colorful places with overly friendly librarians. It may be hard to believe, but school libraries are in almost as much danger of closing due to lack of funds as public libraries, even in the era of digital subscription content providers and Bring Your Own Device compatibility. An article today for The … [Read more...] about School Libraries Adapt or Face Closure in Digital Age
Overdrive Announces Penguin eBooks Available for Schools
Overdrive is the premier digital distribution service that powers your local library. Part of their business strategy is to deliver content to K12 schools. Penguin and Overdrive have announced that 17,000 eBooks are available for schools to order. Beloved authors including Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, John Green, Holly Goldberg Sloan and many others bring to life characters that … [Read more...] about Overdrive Announces Penguin eBooks Available for Schools
Overdrive Suspends Library App for Blackberry
Overdrive has officially suspended support for their Media Console app for Blackberry. The company confirmed that less then .3% of their users actually have a Playbook or Blackberry 10 device, not enough to warrant further support. Starting April 10th 2014, Overdrive will remove their app from Blackberry World. If you borrow an audiobook or eBook from your local library, … [Read more...] about Overdrive Suspends Library App for Blackberry
OverDrive Catalog Adds Digital Texts from Pearson
One of the main frustrations with the digital textbook market is the lack of penetration in public schools at the elementary and secondary level. While the convenience and affordability of digital texts have been available in higher education institutions for some time, it is the tax funded public schools who are still waiting for the benefits that come from digital … [Read more...] about OverDrive Catalog Adds Digital Texts from Pearson
New Survey Demonstrates Rise in Library Spending
Library Journal has released the results of its 2014 survey, which tracks materials spending in public libraries across the country. The libraries are categorized according to patron size and circulation size, as well as budget size. In what comes as a tremendous surprise given the frightening state of libraries' crisis-level budgets, spending actually increased … [Read more...] about New Survey Demonstrates Rise in Library Spending