Public Libraries

OverDrive provides the proven, trusted download service for libraries with millions of downloads to back it up. Our support for iPod®, iPhone®, iPad™, Android™, Sony® Reader, Kindle® (US libraries only), and thousands of other mobile devices, makes our library platform the most compatible library download service. We also offer the largest collection of premium audiobooks, eBooks, music, and video for the library – all available on a single website for browsing, checking out, and downloading.

OverDrive has developed ‘Virtual Branch’ websites for 15,000 libraries worldwide. We integrate with your ILS or LMS for seamless check out and offer MARC records as a valuable addition to your OPAC. Whether your library is large or small, or even part of a consortium, you and your library customers will benefit from OverDrive’s proven value in digital services for libraries.


To help you succeed, we offer many high quality features and tools, including the:
  • Best Selection of the most popular titles from hundreds of suppliers
  • Best Service including a custom-branded website, easy-to-use circulation reports, and expert staff training
  • Best User Experience with streamlined checkout, download, and transfer to support mobile devices