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Archive for February 2012

Publisher ends agreement with Library eBook supplier

Posted February 17, 2012 in Books and More, General

As of February 10, 2012, Penguin Group USA will no longer sell eBooks or eAudiobooks to libraries through OverDrive (including the consortium and PDL) . This announcement came after a series of meetings the American Library Association held with several major publishers regarding library eBook Continue…
Now available: New features for mobile apps

Posted February 6, 2012 in eBook News and Help, General

Last week we saw that mobile device use increased to 22% of all checkouts of eBooks and audiobooks from OverDrive-powered libraries. Today, OverDrive is pleased to announce new features for its mobile apps that are sure to increase that usage even further. With the release of OverDrive® Continue…