We recently released a new version of OverDrive Media Console for Windows computers. In addition to the usual navigation and playback features enabling users to download and enjoy OverDrive audiobooks, music, and video on Windows computers,  the updated…

This morning, we launched OMC for iOS version 2.4.1. This updated OverDrive Media Console app for iPhone and iPad users includes a dictionary look-up feature with Wikipedia integration, several bug fixes and other performance improvements to make the eReading experience…

In January, we announced that we’d be changing to a web-based support system in order to streamline OverDrive support services for library staff. From now on, please submit support requests via the support form in Content Reserve. We will…

Not too long ago, we released OverDrive Help.  The goal: Give librarians and end users a quick and easy way to find help for using OverDrive services.  Not sure how to transfer audiobooks to your iPod?

We’re excited about the forthcoming launch of Harry Potter eBooks and digital audiobooks for library lending. We’re working with Pottermore to introduce this compelling series, and as part of the process of coordinating launch plans with Pottermore, we…

OverDrive is excited to announce the pilot launch of the WIN Catalog. Library partners now live in pilot include Cuyahoga County Public Library (OH), Rochester Public Library (MN), New York Public Library, Boston Public Library and Las Vegas-Clark…

We are pleased to announce that a new collection development feature, “Smart Lists,” went live today. Smart Lists can be accessed in Content Reserve under “Select Express.” We also put together a short video (or click the image…

Ever wonder how to install OMC on a Blackberry? Are you getting user questions about how to return an eBook? Well the new OverDrive Help makes it a whole lot easier to find those answers! The fully searchable…

To:    OverDrive library partners

From:  Steve Potash, OverDrive CEO

Despite recent changes by some publishers regarding their policies for library lending and continued review of pricing models and digital book lending issues, the 2012 outlook for growing your digital book catalog…

Last week we saw that mobile device use increased to 22% of all checkouts of eBooks and audiobooks from OverDrive-powered libraries. Today, OverDrive is pleased to announce new features for its mobile apps that are sure to increase…