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Another way to reach and engage new users: Update contact and social media information
If you visited overdrive.com over the weekend you may have noticed that the website got a makeover. Now users can engage with their libraries instantly. When new users go to the website, the first thing they'll come across is the ability to locate their library and its digital collection. When they click the "Find libraries near you" button, the website will show a map of the closest libraries. Users can also choose to find libraries by zip code.
OverDrive's 10 most frequently asked questions
In 2015, more people will use your OverDrive-powered digital library than ever before. To help you stay on top of growing traffic, we've rounded up answers to 10 of our most frequently asked questions:
1. How to return digital titles
Topping our list is how to return titles before the end of your lending period. Our help article explains how the Return Title button works, how to return titles you've downloaded to a computer or device, and some exceptions to the rules.
2. How to reset a download link
Users may get an error if they try to download a digital title too many times. In those cases, you can reset the title's download link in OverDrive Marketplace by using the Reset downloads button under the SUPPORT tab (here you can also manually return titles and manage holds for your users).
10 libraries exceed 1 million checkouts in 2014 through OverDrive
We're excited to announce that 2014's "1 Million Checkout Club" includes 10 public library systems, surpassing the six libraries that accomplished this feat in 2013! Checkouts include all borrowed digital items including eBooks, audiobooks, music, streaming video and periodicals from the library's OverDrive-powered collection and each of the libraries experienced significant year-over-year growth from 2013.
Dr. Seuss eBooks now available in OverDrive Marketplace
Libraries and schools in the U.S. and Canada can now addclassic Dr. Seuss titles in fixed-layout to their collection.
More than 40 titles in open industry standard EPUB3 digital format showcase beautifully displayed spreads and illustrations as seen in print versions. Dr. Seuss titles, published by Random House Children's Books, include some of the most beloved children's titles of all time, including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, The Lorax, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Oh the Places You'll Go! and many more.
See the complete list and sample an excerpt here.