Tag: Overdrive

Over 100 Public Libraries Exceed 1 Million Digital Book Checkouts in 2020 A record 102 public library systems from around the world empowered readers to borrow over 1 million ebooks and audiobooks from...

OverDrive, a digital service that provides eBook access to libraries, just announced their list of the most downloaded ebooks and audiobooks at public libraries with access to OverDrive in 2020. Ebooks Bad Blood: Secrets...

According to the digital library service, Overdrive, 2020 has seen a significant spike in the use of ebooks in schools. A recent survey showed remote learning, and reduced print options have facilitated...

OverDrive Education’s student reading app Sora completed a record-breaking year as one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2019. This achievement illustrates the app’s exceptional originality and influence proven to inspire students to read more books. The...

Public library patrons can join millions of readers worldwide in a riveting tale of survival during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From November 4–18, booklovers can borrow ’ powerful...

Library patrons can travel through history along with millions of readers during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From June 17–July 1, booklovers can borrow LP Fergusson’s harrowing wartime love...

Sci-Fi/Fantasy publisher TOR has announced a 4 month restriction on availability of eBooks through OverDrive - the book distributor for libraries. This means libraries will not be able to purchase new titles until...

Public Libraries Lend Record Numbers of Digital Content From Overdrive's Press Release: Rakuten OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform available to millions of readers from over 40,000 libraries and schools worldwide, reported record-breaking downloads...