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Library logo3914775-52578000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Library Name Challenges Readers to Try Digital BooksPatrons can help the library win “Digital Dash” global contest by reading ebooks and audiobooks through award-winning Libby appCity, State/Region – Month Day, Year – Library Name is on a mission: get more people to try digital reading! Digital ebooks, audiobooks [and magazines] have been available to the community for X years with 24/7 convenience and ease-of-use through the library’s partnership with Rakuten OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide. However, many people are still surprised to learn their library card gives them access to over # digital titles for free through the award-winning one-tap reading app Libby. Throughout the rest of 2019, Library Name is participating in OverDrive’s global “Digital Dash” contest. One of their goals includes reaching # digital checkouts by the end of the year. Reaching this number means they will be eligible to win additional funds to buy more ebooks and audiobooks for the community to enjoy.[Quote from library staff member about their goal and participating in the Digital Dash. Sample quotes: 1. “We would love to expand our digital collection with new materials and cut down on hold times by buying more copies of our most popular titles,” said Name, Job Title. 2. Job Title Name says, “Audiobooks are rising in popularity. With the increase in usage of services like Audible, we want to let people know that we have digital audiobooks available to borrow at no cost.”3. “To encourage our community to try digital and help us hit our goal, we’re raffling off a tablet every Friday through the end of this year,” said Name, Job Title. “To be eligible, you just have to borrow an ebook or audiobook from our OverDrive collection!”]Named one of PCMag’s Best Free Software of 2019 and one of TIME's Best Apps of 2018, Libby seamlessly connects first-time users and experienced readers with the library’s popular digital collection. This tailored collection offer titles in virtually every subject ranging from bestsellers to foreign language titles. Readers of all ages can select from genres including children’s, business, mystery, romance and more.Users can also listen to audiobooks, the fastest growing segment of the publishing industry with the convenience of listening on the go. In addition, many libraries offer top-selling magazines that are available with no wait lists or holds. Libby provides an easy way to access ebooks, audiobooks [and magazines] altogether on one app.Readers may browse Library Name’s digital collection, instantly borrow titles and start reading or listening for free with a valid library card. Current popular titles include [Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and The Testaments by Margaret Atwood or any other titles you’d like to include.]This service is compatible with all major computers and devices, iPhone?, iPad?, Android? phones and tablets and Chromebook? without waitlists or holds. Through Libby, readers can also “send to Kindle?” [US only]. All titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees. Readers can also download titles onto Libby for offline use.To get started enjoying ebooks, audiobooks and more, visit library website or download Libby today.About Library nameAbout Rakuten OverDriveOverDrive is the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide. Named one of PCMag’s Best Free Software of 2019 and one of TIME's Best Apps of 2018, the award-winning Libby is the "one-tap reading app" for libraries. We are dedicated to “a world enlightened by reading” by delivering the industry’s largest catalog of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and other digital media to a growing network of 43,000 libraries and schools in 76 countries. Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, Ohio USA and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten. Contact:Library contact nameLibrary namePhone numberEmail address### ................
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