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Districts Add eBooks One School at a Time

August 21st, 2012 Comments off

Extending OverDrive’s eBook lending service across an entire school district is a great way to maximize student access to eBooks and audiobooks by allowing multiple schools to access a shared collection. But some districts are taking a more gradual… Read more

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Savor the Harvest: eBooks on Fruits and Vegetables

August 17th, 2012 Comments off

I’m always surprised when August hits. I love summer, and although August is still part of the season, it’s like summer’s final act. It means school is right around the corner. It means football season is about to start.

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Announcing 2012 Outreach Program Contest Winners

August 17th, 2012 Comments off

Congratulations are in order for the five winners of our 2012 Outreach Program Contest! On behalf of Team OverDrive, I’d like to thank all the libraries that participated this year. We’ve seen some fantastic ideas, and in the coming months… Read more

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Brain Freeze: eBooks for Ice-Cream Lovers

August 16th, 2012 Comments off

I’m sure it comes as no surprise to those who know me that I’m writing a blog post about ice cream. After all, ice cream has been my favorite food since I was old enough to try something besides baby… Read more

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Remember America’s Forgotten War: eBooks on the War of 1812

August 15th, 2012 Comments off

In June of 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against the British Empire, marking the official start of the War of 1812. It was the first time the United States had declared war on another country, but… Read more

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ReadyTalk App Puts OD Training on iPad

August 14th, 2012 Comments off

With ReadyTalk’s new app, you can join OverDrive’s upcoming Training Month sessions right from your Apple iPad® and snag a front-row seat to our smash hit, Next Generation Digital Library! The app lets you watch the presentation, use… Read more

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Happy 4th Birthday, Digital Bookmobile!

August 10th, 2012 Comments off

Four years ago today—August 10, 2008—the Digital Bookmobile hosted its first outreach event, in New York City’s Central Park. “All I remember about that day is that it was really hot,” says OverDrive’s Megan Greer, who helped put on… Read more

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Keepin’ It Real: Evolutionary eBooks

August 9th, 2012 Comments off

If evolution doesn’t fascinate you, then likely you haven’t read enough about evolution! Luckily, OverDrive has many titles to suit your level of interest, whether you’re simply wondering “How are humans and monkeys related?” or digging into more advanced questions,… Read more

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Childrens/YA & International Content Helps OverDrive Hit 1 Million Titles

August 8th, 2012 Comments off

Last month, OverDrive’s eBook and audiobook catalog topped 1 million titles, with Children’s, Young Adult and International content leading the way. Our newest publishing partners include Kids Can Press—home of Franklin the Turtle—Amicus Publishing, Holiday HouseRead more

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Social Media Sharing Comes to OMC Apps

August 7th, 2012 Comments off

With the release of OverDrive Media Console v2.5 for Android™, iOS and Windows® Phone, we’re implementing features that enable users to share their enthusiasm for library eBooks and audiobooks via social media networks. On each of the platforms, users

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