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Lambton County Library Goes All-In for Test Drive

October 17th, 2012 2 comments

Since we launched Test Drive last fall, hundreds of libraries have taken advantage of free resources to support demonstration and lending of eBook devices. Now available for libraries and schools, it’s easy to get started at our newly

Unrivaled device compatibility: OverDrive’s got you covered

January 16th, 2012 11 comments

Last year eBook and audiobook checkouts skyrocketed to an all-time high. The numbers continue to grow as more library customers become familiar with devices after receiving eBook readers and tablets as holiday gifts or purchasing one themselves. The market is…

Reminder: Free Sony Reader Wi-Fi devices during Holiday Bonus

December 8th, 2011 3 comments

The holidays are approaching fast…have you participated in our Holiday Bonus yet?  Start today and with each $3,500 USD you spend on eBook purchases you receive one FREE Sony Reader Wi-Fi!  The direct download Sony Reader Wi-Fi  is the first 

How-to video: Directly download eBooks to the Sony Reader Wi-Fi

October 26th, 2011 28 comments

Exactly a week ago, I reviewed the newest eBook reader added to Sony’s repertoire, the Sony Reader™ Wi-Fi. One of the coolest features is the ability to download eBooks from the library directly to your device.…

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OverDrive’s 2011 Training Month wrap up

October 24th, 2011 No comments

After a jam-packed month of training sessions, OverDrive’s Training Team is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Download Discovery Raffle. With nearly 5,000 entries in this year’s raffle – which was comprised of 11 short quizzes, one for…

Review: Sony Reader Wi-Fi includes familiar and new features

October 19th, 2011 2 comments

Earlier this month Sony added its newest E-Ink device to their repertoire with the Reader™ Wi-Fi PRS-T1. In a surprising move, Sony has discontinued their previous line of E-Ink devices, which included the Daily Edition, Touch Edition, and…

Training Month: Download Discovery raffle prizes

August 16th, 2011 2 comments

Training Month 2011 is almost here and live sessions are filling up quickly! Not only is this a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your OverDrive service and to offer staff a refresher on the basics, but you also have…

Review: Sony Reader updates include definite improvements

December 8th, 2010 3 comments

Earlier this year I reviewed the Sony Reader Daily Edition. Looking back, I have to say that I still, for the most part, agree with what I had written. As technology changes and ultimately improves, so…

Digital Bookmobile a hit at the 2010 National Book Festival

October 1st, 2010 No comments

The Digital Bookmobile spent this past weekend in our nation’s capital for the 10th annual National Book Festival, sponsored by the Library of Congress. Having never traveled with the Bookmobile, I didn’t know what to expect.…

eBook Devices Cheat Sheet: A librarian reference tool

September 22nd, 2010 15 comments

What’s one of the most common questions I’ve received recently from OverDrive library partners regarding eBooks?

Is the Kindle compatible with the Adobe EPUB and PDF eBooks my library offers?

The answer to that question is still,…