August signals the summer wind down as back to school season is coming in hot! It is national wellness month, perfect to de-stress with some reading. August is also Women in Translation month where we celebrate women authors from around the globe and their work...

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Academic libraries are continually seeking new ways to improve access to learning resources while helping students manage the rising cost of education. Today, we’re excited to share a new opportunity that supports both goals: Perlego is now available through Libby for academic institutions in the United States.   Through this new partnership, institutions...

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This is the first in our midyear check-in series, as we take a genre-by-genre look at what’s resonating with Kanopy audiences so far this year. First up is documentaries. Documentary viewing this year skews toward music and art (profiles of Diane Warren, Jeff Buckley, and...

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Partnership connects Perlego’s digital content library with Libby as a Libby Extra, providing increased access for students.  CLEVELAND and LONDON, UK. – July 30, 2026 – Libby and Perlego today announced a partnership that connects students at academic institutions to Perlego’s extensive collection of academic...

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Thanks to all who joined us for our Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians Webinar!  While it admittedly felt strange to consider cozy fall reading during these hot summer days, we’re so excited for the amazing titles coming out this fall! Shelia, Sarah, Kristin, Holly and...

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One of the most popular genres you may have heard about this year is called LitRPG. While LitRPG isn’t technically new by any means, it was originally coined in 2013 if you can believe it, thanks to a little series called Dungeon Crawler Carl it...

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From July 27 through August 31, libraries can invite readers to step into a world of mystery, magic, and unforgettable adventures with a new collection campaign in Libby inspired by TNT’s The Librarians: The Next Chapter. Season 2 premieres on TNT August 2 at 9/8c,...

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As someone who read D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths about a million times (always checked out on repeat from my library! On reflection, I probably should have just bought it) and is completely obsessed with Christopher Nolan, I feel like the new epic release of...

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Library programming has to work harder than ever to get patrons through the door and actually engaged once they’re there, and film is one of the easiest ways to do it. Whether you’re filling a slow afternoon or building out a full seasonal series, Kanopy’s...

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