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Digipalooza 2013: Rock Out with the Stones

There are plenty of reasons to attend Digipalooza 2013. From the librarian-led sessions and publisher roundtable to the networking opportunities and breakout discussions, there is truly something for everyone. Check out the full program along with Read more

A Closer Look at Library Budget Woes

Details reported in Library Journal’s Annual Library Budget Survey have been quite depressing for the past few years. And the news from their annual Book Buying Survey hasn’t been any better.

 

Here’s how LJ summed things up… Read more

Ideas for Promoting Your OverDrive School Library

               

It’s never easy captivating the attention of a child. Believe me, I was one of those kids. However, I know from experience, that a great book will do it every time. Being a teacher… Read more

Podcast: New and Featured Content for April

                         

 

Our April collection highlights podcast brings you the latest news on new content, hidden gems, and monthly sales in Content Reserve. This month we showcase newly added titles covering… Read more

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.… Read more

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… Read more

LDAP Authentication New Option for Schools

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… Read more

OverDrive Launches New Reader-friendly Services

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… Read more

Marketing Idea: Start a Digital Book Club

Let’s keep this blog post short and to the point. Book clubs are a great way to bring readers together to talk about books while building upon their sense of community with the library. Why not take some of the… Read more

Marketing Materials to Spark Conversation

Spring is just around the corner and for many of us, myself included, it means we can finally come out of hibernation mode. Cheers to finally enjoying outdoor activities like bike rides, walking around town and wandering into the library!… Read more