OverDrive
OverDrive provides free digital books, audiobooks, magazines, and film streaming services through public libraries and universities, enhancing access to educational and entertainment resources.
Services
OverDrive provides a variety of digital services focused on eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming media. Through partnerships with public libraries and universities, they offer users access to free eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines without any fees or subscriptions. They also have a streaming service that allows users to watch thousands of films for free, accessible via public libraries or universities.
Products
OverDrive offers several key products designed to enhance the digital reading and viewing experience. The Libby app allows users to borrow digital books from libraries using their public library card. The Sora app is specifically designed for K-12 students, enabling them to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from their school libraries. Additionally, OverDrive offers the Kanopy streaming service for accessing films through library partnerships, and TeachingBooks, which provides resources to enrich the reading experience for children and teens.
Sectors Served
OverDrive serves a diverse array of markets that include public libraries, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, publishers, and professional sectors such as business and law. By offering digital book collections and streaming services, OverDrive supports library patrons, students, and employees across various organizations and institutions.
Libby App
The Libby app, provided by OverDrive, facilitates the borrowing of digital books from public libraries. With a valid public library card, users can easily access and borrow eBooks and audiobooks through the app. The app is designed to provide a seamless borrowing experience, offering features such as customizable reading settings and the ability to sync across multiple devices.
Sora App
OverDrive's Sora app is tailored for K-12 students, enabling them to access eBooks and audiobooks from their school libraries. The app aims to support reading and literacy among students by providing a user-friendly platform for digital borrowing. Through Sora, students can access a wide range of reading materials, helping to enrich their educational experience.