OverDrive Reports Record 660 Million Public Library Digital Checkouts
Digital library distributor records historic highs in ebook and audiobook downloads across public and school library systems.
OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools, reports that readers borrowed over 660 million ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines over the past year.
The figure represents an 11% increase in digital library circulation, with audiobook downloads experiencing the fastest growth rate.
Key Statistics
- Audiobook Circulation: Audiobooks reached 255 million checkouts, growing 15% year-over-year.
- Libby App Adoption: The Libby library reading app accounted for over 85% of mobile library reading sessions.
- Top Library Genres: General fiction, romance, mystery/thriller, and young adult literature led overall library checkouts.
OverDrive leadership noted that public library digital access continues to play a vital role in fostering lifelong reading habits.
Sources
- OverDrive Company Newsroomaccessed
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