Digital books by Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro, and J K Rowling were borrowed the most from libraries this year, The Bookseller reported citing OverDrive. Among the titles that were most in-demand in libraries in the UK this year include The Thursday Murder Club by Osman. Thereafter, the e-book titled The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro … [Read more...] about eBooks by Osman, Ishiguro, and Rowling borrowed the most from libraries in 2021
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OverDrive now accessible via Yongin City Libraries in South Korea
OverDrive titles will become accessible to members of the Yongin City Libraries in South Korea starting September 13. This will let members have access to international eBook titles, which includes more than 600 eBooks from six countries that would be available right away. Members will have to click on the Overseas eBooks section to access the OverDrive titles. As of now, it is … [Read more...] about OverDrive now accessible via Yongin City Libraries in South Korea
Amazon Blocks Libraries from Loaning eBooks
Ebook lending through public libraries has been something of a headache since the advent of digital reading. Strange "hoop jumping" requirements from publishers and technology obstacles to overcome for libraries and patrons has made this a winding road, to be sure. But as it turns out, some of the barriers are not artificial... and not in the best interests of these … [Read more...] about Amazon Blocks Libraries from Loaning eBooks
Overdrive is going to acquire RBDigital
Overdrive has announced that they are going to acquire the RBDIGITAL library business in a bid to further consolidate their power. This deal is being done so Overdrive can have a wider selection of audiobooks published by Recorded Books and also offer thousands of additional magazines from Zinio. RBDigital currently has a portfolio of 45,000 exclusive titles through its … [Read more...] about Overdrive is going to acquire RBDigital
KWL Authors can submit to Overdrive Cost-Per-Circulation Mode
Kobo Writing Life authors now have the option to submit their self-published ebooks to the new Overdrive Cost-Per-Circulation system. The program is available for worldwide distribution and offers a simple submission process, which includes setting a library-specific price. The One-Copy/One-User model has been around since 2017 for Writing Life Authors. , but the exciting … [Read more...] about KWL Authors can submit to Overdrive Cost-Per-Circulation Mode
Overdrive Launches a New Professional Division
Overdrive is often regarded as the largest digital distribution partner that powers the public libraries audiobook and ebook collections. The company also deals with school libraries and to a lesser degree law firms. There was recommended collections for these other segments, on the same backend that libraries had access to. This has all changed with the advent of Overdrive … [Read more...] about Overdrive Launches a New Professional Division
The first Harry Potter ebook is available for unlimited loans from Overdrive
Overdrive is providing unlimited access to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone audiobook and ebook from public libraries. All library patrons will be able to borrow the title simultaneously, without wait times or holds. This is the first time Overdrive has done this with a major title. Pottermore Publishing is the digital arm of J.K. Rowling and they are the ones that are … [Read more...] about The first Harry Potter ebook is available for unlimited loans from Overdrive
Overdrive Hold Redelivery is Now Live
Overdrive has just launched a new program called hold redelivery. This allows library patrons who borrow books, ebooks and audiobooks who are on a waiting list to cancel their hold or reschedule their hold for a later time. To support this feature, the auto-checkout setting has been removed from your library’s OverDrive collection. Here is a rundown of all of the new hold … [Read more...] about Overdrive Hold Redelivery is Now Live
Overdrive CEO discloses new information on KKR deal
Overdrive was sold by Rakuten on Christmas Eve to KKR, the same company that owns Recorded Books and their various publishing imprints. In an email to all of their library partners, CEO Steve Potash outlined how this deal will affect their audiobook and ebook business and what libraries can expect in 2020. "It was recently announced that New York-based private equity firm … [Read more...] about Overdrive CEO discloses new information on KKR deal
Overdrive launches new Libby website
Overdrive is looking to give libraries all of the graphic imagery they need and all sorts of documentation for the Libby app. The company has just launched a new website that has all of this and lots more. Overdrive Libby is their app that focuses on audiobooks and ebooks only. The app also provides users with the ability to apply for a digital library card, without having … [Read more...] about Overdrive launches new Libby website