Libraries present an interesting conundrum to policy makers and patrons alike. A Pew Internet study, for example, showed just how mixed-up the sentiments surrounding libraries can be, with reports from one survey stating that "95% of Americans agree that the materials and resources available at public libraries play an important role in giving everyone a chance to succeed [and] … [Read more...] about School Libraries Vital to Literacy Rates Among Students
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eBook Visibility in Australian Schools Increases Dramatically
Digital eBooks in the Australian school system are increasing dramatically. More than 50% of schools in Australia are doing business with Softlink, who is Overdrives official partner. In the past 12 months alone, over 250 schools in the region have subscribed to the service.This benefits educational institutions to be able to offer digital content for e-readers and tablets. In … [Read more...] about eBook Visibility in Australian Schools Increases Dramatically
Softlink To Offer Overdrive Read in Australia and UK
Softlink is Overdrive's official partner in Australia and will be offering the new Overdrive Cloud Reader later this year. Not only will they be offering it to residents of Australia, but also to patrons in the UK. ‘OverDrive Read’ enables readers to enjoy ebooks online and offline on standard web browsers, without the need to install any software or use a separate device. … [Read more...] about Softlink To Offer Overdrive Read in Australia and UK
Softlink Launches iOS and Android Apps for Australian Libraries
Softlink and Overdrive are official partners in Australia to facilitate the content delivery systems found in libraries. Since most users are buying tablet computers and smartphones, Softlink has just released new apps for iOS and Android that give you enhanced library information. The Library Link mobile application is now available for borrowers to view and renew library … [Read more...] about Softlink Launches iOS and Android Apps for Australian Libraries
Softlink Extends Overdrive License for Corporate and Academic Libraries
Overdrive is the leading company that facilitates the process of borrowing digital content from your local library. Last year, the company signed an agreement with Softlink to bring ebooks and audiobooks to libraries and schools all over Australia. Today Softlink signed a new distribution agreement with Overdrive that allows corporate and academic libraries to enjoy full access … [Read more...] about Softlink Extends Overdrive License for Corporate and Academic Libraries
Softlink and Overdrive brings Harry Potter books to Australia
Softlink is the leading content distribution system in Australia and formed a relationship with Overdrive last year to bring digital eBook lending to schools and libraries. Softlink announced today that they are now offering the entire line of Harry Potter eBooks in Australia. Following the Harry Potter lending announcement last month, Softlink has keenly anticipated the … [Read more...] about Softlink and Overdrive brings Harry Potter books to Australia
Overdrive and Softlink Partner for eBooks in Australia
Softlink and Overdrive have formed a strategic partnership to bring an ebook lending service to Australia. The two companies will be offering a lending and borrowing content distribution service for schools and libraries. Overdrive currently leads the eBook distribution and content management system for over 13,000 libraries in the USA. They have just partnered with Softlink … [Read more...] about Overdrive and Softlink Partner for eBooks in Australia