Overdrive has announced that library patrons using their system have now borrowed over 100 million audiobooks and eBooks in 2015. This is a massive achievement because the company has only been marketing digital content since the year 2000. Libraries have definitely been embracing the digital format. In 2014 ten different libraries in Canada and the United States had over … [Read more...] about Libraries Have Loaned out 100 million Audiobooks and eBooks
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Overdrive is Poised to Convert all PDF files to EPUB
Overdrive has made a name for themselves for being the number one distribution company that facilitates e-book lending for thousands of libraries all over the world. Last year over 10 libraries in North America loaned out one million e-books and for the first time two of them loaned out over two million. Needless to say there is a large demand for this type of content and soon … [Read more...] about Overdrive is Poised to Convert all PDF files to EPUB
OverDrive Media Stations Will Soon be in Public Spaces
Overdrive Media Stations are computer terminals in which patrons can borrow and checkout digital content inside libraries. These have been available since 2013 and have been adopted at hundreds of locations in the US. These terminals were developed to exclusively be inside a library, but Overdrive is cooking up something special. They have created new kiosks that are designed … [Read more...] about OverDrive Media Stations Will Soon be in Public Spaces
Overdrive Digital eBook Lending Now Available in Japan
Overdrive, the largest company devoted to digital library lending has just expanded into Japan. Ryugasaki Public Library is the first branch to children’s and young adult literature, graphic novels, manga and much more. In the coming days, Itako Public Library will also launch their OverDrive-powered website enabling readers to take the library with them wherever they travel on … [Read more...] about Overdrive Digital eBook Lending Now Available in Japan
Overdrive Announces the Future of e-Book Lending for Libraries
A few months ago Overdrive was acquired by Rakuten, the same Japanese e-commerce company that purchased Kobo. When the deal went through many librarians were quietly wondering if the status quo would be maintained or if the company would pivot into a new direction. At the American Library Association annual conference Overdrive has released a new road map that will give … [Read more...] about Overdrive Announces the Future of e-Book Lending for Libraries
Why Do Libraries Pay More Money for e-books?
Libraries in Canada and the United States have been quite enamored with establishing digital collections. This includes audiobooks e-books, magazines, newspapers and video. 95% of all libraries in these two countries have an e-book collection and the costs are starting to add up. Predatory pricing by major publishers are pricing their e-books almost 500% more than the Kindle … [Read more...] about Why Do Libraries Pay More Money for e-books?
Overdrive Responds to the UK Library e-book Study
Last week a massive new report was released in the United Kingdom that looked at remote e-book lending. The study found e-Book loans are roughly 5% in the UK and 39% of e-book borrowers said that they were much less likely to visit a bookshop; 37% said they were much less likely to purchase printed books; and 31% said they were much less likely to purchase e-books. Overdrive, … [Read more...] about Overdrive Responds to the UK Library e-book Study
Overdrive Developing an Apple iWatch App
Overdrive is the largest tech company involved in the digital library space. Their audiobooks, e-books, music and video are in thousands of libraries all over the world. In order to take advantage of the brand new Apple iWatch, Overdrive is working on a new app. There is no word yet on what types of features that will be available in the Overdrive app for iWatch. I do know … [Read more...] about Overdrive Developing an Apple iWatch App
Confused About Overdrive? New Webinars Should Help
Over the course of the last five years, libaries have embraced digital content in a big way. In North America, 95% of all libraries have an e-book collection, but there is m ore to a library than just books. Overdrive for example has audiobooks, magazines, music, newspapers, and videos. In order to get libraries educated on their portfolio and to address any questions or … [Read more...] about Confused About Overdrive? New Webinars Should Help
Rakuten has Completed the Acquisition of Overdrive
Rakuten has been trying to dominate the e-book landscape in North America for a number of years. The Japanese eCommerce giant purchased Kobo in 2011 and are the proud new owners of Overdrive. Rakuten announced they intended to purchase Overdrive last month and the acquisition has finally been completed. The deal is worth $410 million dollars in cash and OverDrive CEO and … [Read more...] about Rakuten has Completed the Acquisition of Overdrive