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Project Gutenberg: Free eBook titles to supplement your digital collection

December 7th, 2011 7 comments

The holidays are jing’ jing’ jingling our way, and we would be willing to bet there will be eBook readers and tablets galore gift wrapped for loved ones these next few weeks. This means many more digital checkouts are coming…

Reading Groups for Everyone, a new collaboration in the UK

April 27th, 2011 2 comments

The Reading Agency in the UK wants to make sure every person has the opportunity to experience the joy of joining a book club. Thus, Reading Groups for Everyone, announced by Ruth Harrison of The Reading Agency at…

Welcome new OverDrive partners – March 2011

April 4th, 2011 No comments

Congratulations to the following partners that went live with an OverDrive digital collection in March. This month, we are putting a spotlight on some interesting facts about our new partners. Click on any link to be directed…

Most Downloaded Books from the Library for February 2011

March 3rd, 2011 No comments

While many of the familiar best sellers remain on the Most Downloaded Books from the Library list, there were some newbie titles added in February.

In Canada, for example, Tick Tock by…

Welcome new OverDrive partners – February 2011

March 2nd, 2011 No comments

Congratulations to the following partners that went live with an OverDrive digital collection in February. Click on any link to be directed to each library or school’s ‘Virtual Branch’ website.

Oldham Libraries (United Kingdom)

Welcome new OverDrive partners – January 2011

February 2nd, 2011 No comments

Congratulations to the following partners that went live with an OverDrive digital collection in January. Click on any link to be directed to each library or school’s ‘Virtual Branch’ website.

Grand Rapids Public Library (Michigan)

AudioGO slashes prices with 30% off in January

January 4th, 2011 2 comments

What better way to enjoy the New Year than to snuggle up with an audiobook from AudioGO LTD, the home of BBC audiobooks. AudioGO’s biggest books will be on sale to all libraries, including those in the…

Welcome new OverDrive partners – December 2010

January 3rd, 2011 No comments

Congratulations to the following partners that went live with an OverDrive digital collection in December. Click on any link to be directed to each library or school’s ‘Virtual Branch’ website.

Santa Monica Public Library OverDrive Collections (California)

Welcome new OverDrive partners – November 2010

December 2nd, 2010 No comments

Congratulations to the following partners that went live with an OverDrive digital collection in November. Click on any link to be directed to each library’s ‘Virtual Branch’ website.

Ashwaubenon School District (Wisconsin)
Maine

Launching eBook downloads in the UK with Luton Libraries

November 30th, 2010 No comments

Fiona Marriott, principal librarian at Luton Cultural Services Trust, shares her experience launching the OverDrive service in the UK.

Being one of the first to launch a new service is always a challenge and it means that you have…

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