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Penguin Titles Now Available via OverDrive

Penguin announced this morning that they have made their ebook catalog available via OverDrive effective immediately. This will allow both Advantage account holders AND consortia access to over 10,000 titles.

Penguin’s ebooks are available as a one copy/one user lending model for a one  year term. Titles must be repurchased after that time or they will expire.

Important Announcement Regarding OverDrive Media Console and Apple's iOS 7

Apple released iOS 7 yesterday and many Apple users may have upgraded their device(s) or will be upgrading in the near future.
When an existing OverDrive Media Console (OMC) user upgrades to iOS 7, the app will fail when trying to open a DRM-protected eBook. New or first time users of OMC are unaffected by this issue.

OverDrive is resolving the issue but in the meantime, here are immediate remedies for users:

Big Library Read Has Begun!

A reminder that the Big Library Read program is in full swing with “Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth” available in both eBook and audiobook formats from September 16th – 30th. During this two-week reading period, Book 1 from the Nancy Clancy series will be available for every patron that wishes to read it—no holds, no waitlists. Please visit the WI Digital Library website to participate.

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