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Survey Says: Library Borrowers Also Buyers

November 15th, 2012 No comments

The results of a new survey sponsored by OverDrive with the American Library Association’s Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) reaffirm what librarians already know: libraries play a key role in readers’ book-buying decisions.

 

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ALA Recap: Your Quick-Start Guide to the Next Generation

June 29th, 2012 No comments

While the American Library Association’s Annual Conference may be over, the ALA buzz is still in the air here at OverDrive. If you missed us in Anaheim, not to worry—here’s a quick rundown of the Next Generation service…

I read banned books!

September 27th, 2010 2 comments

On the heels of The National Book Festival, we celebrate the freedom to read about the supernatural (witches, vampires, magic, and things that go bump in the night); and the right to read about issues…

National Library Week – April 11-17, 2010

April 9th, 2010 1 comment

National Library Week

Great philanthropist and library hero Andrew Carnegie, who donated money to build over 2,500 libraries now known as Carnegie Libraries, said it best, “There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the Earth as the…

Celebrate Banned Books Week

September 28th, 2009 No comments

My mom was the greatest children’s book narrator that a kid could ask for; she brought every single story to life with her exciting voices and enthusiasm for every story. Halloween was always my favorite time of year because the stories always more…
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