Libraries from five different countries reached the million checkout mark when it came to ebook loans. Half of all the libraries that joined the club had more than 2 million checkouts in 2019. Collectively, this group amassed a staggering 174 million checkouts. The Toronto Public Library system is the best in Canada and they have loaned out over six million titles and five … [Read more...] about 73 libraries have loaned out 1 million ebooks in 2019
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Overdrive Libby now has push notifications
Overdrive Libby is a relatively new app for Android and iOS that focuses on reading ebooks and listening to audiobooks. There is a new update that introduces push notifications, so you never have to worry about missing a hold or worrying about when a digital book is going to expire again. Push notifications can be enabled or disabled by the user and can some of the new … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby now has push notifications
Overdrive is launching Hold Redelivery soon
Overdrive is the company that powers the vast majority of the public library systems digital catalog, they have an insane market share not only in North America, but Europe too. They are in the process of launching a new feature called Hold Redelivery will allow users to suspend a hold even after it’s made available to them while maintaining their place on the waitlist. By … [Read more...] about Overdrive is launching Hold Redelivery soon
Big 5 Publishers Digital Lending and Purchase Models for Public Libraries
Public libraries in the United States, who have a audiobook and ebook collection, have to deal with all of the big five publishers. Each publisher has different terms and conditions, as well as pricing. This can create headaches for collection managers. Some books can 1200% more than what people pay on Amazon for the same title, while others expire after a certain number of … [Read more...] about Big 5 Publishers Digital Lending and Purchase Models for Public Libraries
Overdrive Libby introduces Dark Mode on Android and iOS
Overdrive has just updated their Libby app with dark mode support for Android 10 and iOS 13. Dark mode replaces the white background aspects with black, reducing the strain on your eyes. You’ll see these improvements throughout the browsing experience, on your shelf, and while enjoying your borrowed books and audiobooks. Apple says 50% of its iPhones are already running on … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby introduces Dark Mode on Android and iOS
Bibliotheca, Hoopla and Overdrive are angry with major publishers
Major publishers have recently changed their ebook terms, en masse. Simon and Schuster changed their audiobook system from a perpetual model to a two year term. Hachette changed their perpetual model system last month and Penguin Random House did the same back in October. Last summer Macmillan implemented an embargo on all new titles to libraries with their science-fiction and … [Read more...] about Bibliotheca, Hoopla and Overdrive are angry with major publishers
You can now listen to Overdrive Libby Audiobooks via Apple CarPlay
Overdrive powers the audiobook and ebook collections of 90% of all libraries in North America and the company has just issued a new update for Libby, so audiobooks can be listened to via Apple CarPlay. All you need is at least an iPhone with iOS 7.1 or newer. The app’s CarPlay integration for rented audiobooks through supported libraries features the ability to change … [Read more...] about You can now listen to Overdrive Libby Audiobooks via Apple CarPlay
Libraries are experiencing an influx of new patrons
Libraries in Canada and the United States are experiencing an influx of new memberships due to digital library cards. This is a relatively new initiative that Overdrive launched the service in 2017. Patrons can sign-up for a card using their smartphone and start borrowing audiobooks and ebooks via the main Overdrive app or Libby. Last year, public libraries and schools … [Read more...] about Libraries are experiencing an influx of new patrons
Overdrive releases new Audiobook report
Overdrive is the largest digital distributor for audiobooks and ebooks in the public library. The company has just issued a new audiobook report that sheds some light on current trends. It comes as little surprise that Gen Z and Millennials are among the most likely to listen to books on audio, 48% of them regularly listen to audiobooks. OverDrive surveyed over 730 adults … [Read more...] about Overdrive releases new Audiobook report
Overdrive audiobooks and ebooks now available in Germany
Overdrive the largest company involved in digital audiobooks and ebooks in the public library has just moved into Germany. They have partnered with Libreka, which is one of the largest distributors in Germany representing over 40,000 publishers and more than 1,000 domestic and international trading partners. OverDrive's partnership with Libreka offers many advantages for … [Read more...] about Overdrive audiobooks and ebooks now available in Germany