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Spotlight on Reports: Current Waiting List

To make the most of the valuable features and data in Content Reserve, let’s delve into statistical reporting. This month, we’re focusing on the Current Waiting List. The Current Waiting List reflects the titles users are most eager to read.…

Libraries Save Time with ‘Recommend to Library’ Service

With the many exciting new enhancements to your OverDrive service this year, including Next Generation digital library platform, OverDrive Read, Next Generation Content Reserve and more coming soon, there’s no better time to add Recommend to Library to your OverDrive-powered…

LDAP Authentication New Option for Schools

April 2nd, 2013 3 comments

Last summer, OverDrive piloted a new method of authenticating users that has become increasingly popular with our school partners: LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol). Using LDAP allows users to sign into their OverDrive-powered website using their existing network username and…

OverDrive Launches New Reader-friendly Services

April 1st, 2013 3 comments

April 1, 2013 — Cleveland, Ohio – Leading eBook distributor OverDrive today announced a series of initiatives to broaden options for readers to discover and enjoy eBooks from schools and libraries.  Based on surveys completed by 18 million readers who each…

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SirsiDynix Conference Spotlights OverDrive APIs

March 14th, 2013 1 comment

The annual Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group, Inc. (COSUGI) conference is taking place in Salt Lake City this week. During this morning’s session, OverDrive C.E.O. Steve Potash was introduced as a key partner and API integration success story.…

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OverDrive Launches Redesigned Website, Partner Portal

March 14th, 2013 No comments

Earlier today we relaunched our corporate website (www.overdrive.com) and launched the OverDrive Partner Portal (partners.overdrive.com), a dedicated site where our school and library partners can access resources like the Learning Center, Marketing & Outreach tools, and information about…

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Biblionix Automation System Leverages OverDrive APIs

February 26th, 2013 No comments

Biblionix is pioneering the integration of print and digital content at libraries throughout the United States. Founded in 2003, the Austin, Texas-based ILS vendor serves small- and medium-sized public libraries and is committed to supporting third-party products with its

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OverDrive CEO Steve Potash Hosting Road Map Webinar

February 25th, 2013 No comments

During the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting in Seattle last month, we enjoyed the opportunity to update our library partners on Next Generation services like streaming video and audio, APIs, and new websites featuring One-Step

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OverDrive Updates Help Articles for Next Gen Users

February 13th, 2013 No comments

As we continue to roll out Next Generation websites for our library partners around the world, we’re also updating OverDrive Help to reflect the new interface. Many of the existing Help articles now include instructions and screenshots…

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OverDrive Supports ReadersFirst Initiative

February 7th, 2013 No comments

While exhibiting and meeting with dozens of our library partners at the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting last month, we joined a group of librarians, ILS vendors and distributors at Seattle Public Library to participate in the ReadersFirst initiative.…

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