Last year, Clarivate announced a strategic partnership with OverDrive that leverages each company’s technologies to improve how readers and library staff interact with the library catalog anytime and anywhere across print and digital formats.
Recognizing that many patrons prefer to engage with library services on their mobile devices, Clarivate has made mobile access a strategic priority. Through its partnership with OverDrive, libraries will extend discovery beyond traditional boundaries. We have created a unified, on-the-go experience that keeps users connected to their library wherever they are. Patrons using the Libby app can seamlessly explore not only eBooks and audiobooks, but also their library’s full print catalog when their library uses Innovative solutions. If a desired digital title isn’t currently available, patrons can easily search for a print copy at their local library branch. This feature turns digital browsing into real-world engagement, driving more visits back to the library and increasing circulation across all formats.
This partnership also unlocks powerful new insights for librarians. By combining OverDrive checkouts within library circulation, staff gain a complete view of patron activity across channels. These unified insights empower libraries to make smarter collection decisions, maximize budgets, and better serve their communities.
Reach out to your Account Manager or Support Specialist for more information and stay tuned for more updates.