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More Public Libraries Than Ever Exceed 1 Million Digital Book Checkouts in 2022

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 129 public libraries and consortia based in seven countries and from 36 U.S. states each loaned more than one million ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more in 2022. This milestone was achieved in partnership with OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide and creator of the award-winning Libby reading app. The 129 million+ circulation libraries are based in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Germany.  

Key Points: 
  • The 129 million+ circulation libraries are based in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Germany.
  • For the first time, Los Angeles Public Library topped the list achieving a new record of serving readers with more than 10 million digital titles circulated.
  • In addition, students from 4 K-12 school systems in 2022 accessed more than one million digital books with Sora , OverDrive's student reading app.
  • Top 10 library systems circulating ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines in 2022:

New Access Model "OverDrive Max" Lowers Library Costs for Ebook and Audiobook Collections

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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CLEVELAND, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing library advocacy, today OverDrive released a growing list of publishers that now offer "OverDrive Max," a digital book access model for schools and libraries developed to meet growing reader demand. Under the OverDrive Max model (also known as metered concurrent use), libraries can stock bundles of up to 100 loans for popular digital books with no expiration date. With each Max title the cost to serve each reader is typically the lowest available cost for libraries and schools for lending the ebook or audiobook.

Key Points: 
  • Under the OverDrive Max model (also known as metered concurrent use), libraries can stock bundles of up to 100 loans for popular digital books with no expiration date.
  • With each Max title the cost to serve each reader is typically the lowest available cost for libraries and schools for lending the ebook or audiobook.
  • "The ability to curate collections for our readers with this model has improved our engagement with readers," said Beth Godlewski, Senior Collections Specialist at Toronto Public Library.
  • OverDrive's commitment to empower every library and school includes expanding access for all, tireless industry advocacy and consistently innovating.

Record Number of Library Systems Surpass 1 Million Ebook Circulation for 2021

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Twenty-two library systems joined the Million+ Circulation status for the first time in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Twenty-two library systems joined the Million+ Circulation status for the first time in 2021.
  • The 121 Million+ Circulation libraries are based in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Germany.
  • Leading the profession for the ninth consecutive year is Toronto Public Library, achieving a new record of serving readers with nearly 10 million digital titles circulated.
  • Top 10 library systems circulating ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines in 2021:

OverDrive Receives President's "E" Award for Exports

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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"OverDrive has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion," stated Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, announcing the company's selection.

Key Points: 
  • "OverDrive has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion," stated Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, announcing the company's selection.
  • The company's growth in employment attributed to the increase of exports was also particularly notable.
  • "We're honored to be one of only 17 U.S. companies receiving this prestigious award," said Claudia Weissman, Vice President of Global Libraries and Education at OverDrive.
  • Criteria for the award is based on four years of successive export growth in one or more international markets.