Windows 8 was a drastic shift in the Windows universe. We saw an operating system that moved away from the desktop environment we’re all quite used to, and brought the tiled Modern UI. I can’t lie to you, I’m still…

Free eBooks and audiobooks from your library should automatically rank highly among the best ideas ever, but the claim that the national parks are “America’s Best Idea” does hold some merit. This year’s National Park Week…

A recent study released by the Pew Research Center reveals that, while reading remains as popular as ever, the way people are reading continues to take a digital shift.  In the past year, nearly a quarter of all Americans …

This week, all eyes in the tech world are focused on the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where manufacturers are vying to unveil the Next Big Thing. This year, the most exciting gadgets share a common thread—they’re smart,…

Before we toss the confetti, pop the champagne, and begin loading up our devices with 2013’s hottest eBooks, let’s take a moment to reflect on the most unforgettable, controversial and record-breaking books of the past year.

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If you’re in the library world and have a passion for writing, maybe you already know that November is National Novel Writing Month, and you’ve been eagerly waiting this time. During National Novel Writing Month Month (NaNoWriMo), those of us…

A recently released Pew Research study shows that young people (age 16-29) are reading more than many people think they are, and that much of what they read nowadays is on a screen rather than on paper. Most of…

As announced yesterday*, Hachette Digital is raising prices on its currently available library eBook catalog (roughly 3,500 titles with release dates of April 2010 and earlier) effective Oct. 1, 2012. Examples of the new pricing include: “Breaking Dawn”…

One of our favorite trainers, Kara, gives us the rundown on the exciting new Live Chat feature available now for Training Month…

Me:  Good morning Siri, where am I?

Siri:  You are here [shows map].

Me:  Great, got coffee?

Siri:…

As we continue to drift through these sizzling summer days, OverDrive is gearing up to add a little pep to your step–so get off your hammock and prepare to pounce!

Now through July 31, you will receive a $25 USD…