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Your Quick-Start Guide to the Next Generation
Cross-platform compatibility and multi-cart ordering are two of the most requested features we’ve incorporated into the all-new Content Reserve collection development portal.
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 enhancements we showcased at the conference.
OverDrive Read
Instant access to eBook samples and full titlesNo
software to install, no DRM activation
Unparalleled ease of use
Read online & offline
Content Reserve
Support for Mac®, PC, tablets & mobile devices
Compatible with any modern web browser
Multi-cart ordering
Powerful collection development tools
Faster interface & predictive search results
Streaming Audiobooks
Instant access to library audiobooks
Extends audiobook collection to more devices
Works on any device with OverDrive Media Console and an active internet connection
OverDrive APIs
Metadata API: Access catalog information such as title, author, description and title samples.
Availability API: Provides unique title-availability information from library holdings, including number of units or copies, units available for lending, number of copies on hold, etc.
Search API: Allows a variety of third-party platforms and applications to search OverDrive digital collections.
OverDrive Media Station
Browse, discover and sample eBooks within the library
Works on any device with a modern web browser
Compatible with touchscreen monitors and existing library workstations, tablets & mobile devices
Please feel free to contact us for a personal briefing on OverDrive’s Next Generation enhancements!
Marla Levine is a Content Sales Associate at OverDrive.