OverDrive announced that it will hold its third Digipalooza conference dealing with eBooks and digital library issues on July 28-31, 2011 in Cleveland, OH.
For more information visit: www.digipalooza.com
Unedited press release follows:
Librarians and Publishers to Engage in eBook Dialogue at Digipalooza 2011
OverDrive’s Conference to Explore New Lending Policies, Business Models, and Service Enhancements, July 28 – 31 in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OH–(March 16, 2011) – Public and school librarians from around the world will come together with publishing industry leaders at OverDrive’s third international user group conference, Digipalooza (www.digipalooza.com), July 28-31, 2011, in Cleveland. Held every two years, this four-day educational and networking conference will address the massive surge in library eBook borrowing with panels on industry trends, best practices, marketing and outreach, and upcoming enhancements to the OverDrive (www.overdrive.com) service. A roundtable featuring representatives from several of the world’s leading publishing houses will provide librarians with the chance to ask questions, in-person, about the future of library eBook lending.
“Hundreds of librarians and publishing professionals from the US and Canada joined us for OverDrive’s second Digipalooza in 2008, but much has changed since then, with the introduction of new eBook reading technology,” said Shannon Lichty, manager of library partner services at OverDrive. “eBook usage at many libraries has doubled in the past few months with the introduction of our mobile apps for iPhone®, iPad®, and Android™, as well as increased adoption of eBook readers and tablets. Digipalooza is a unique chance for our library partners to share experiences with fellow librarians, Team OverDrive, and publishers.”
“Digipalooza is my GPS for navigating the bumpy road of digital library world. Practical and forward-thinking librarians share best practices while OverDrive staff provide background and answer questions,” said Sarah Redman, adult services librarian at Capital Area District Library in Michigan. “The conference is essential for librarians who work with OverDrive at any level, giving us opportunities to discuss trends and share ideas for creating robust digital media catalogs.”
The Digipalooza conference features vital sessions for librarians, including:
* Managing the eBook Explosion: New Challenges and Opportunities for Your Library
* Publisher Roundtable and Library Lending Dialogue
* Going Mobile: The Latest Devices and Apps
* The Digital Lending Library: Maximize the Value of the ‘Virtual Branch’
A full program and activities schedule is available at http://www.digipalooza.com/Program.aspx.
Digipalooza 2011 conference sponsors include Books on Tape (Random House Audio), AudioGO, and HarperCollins. Additional sponsors include AudioFile Magazine, Baker Publishing, Blackstone Audio, Dreamscape Audiobooks, Library Journal, and more. To register for Digipalooza 2011, visit http://www.digipalooza.com/Registration.aspx.
About OverDrive
OverDrive is a leading full-service digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video. We deliver secure management, DRM protection, and download fulfillment services for hundreds of publishers and thousands of libraries, schools, and retailers, serving millions of end users. OverDrive has been named to the EContent 100 as a company that matters most in the digital content industry. Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, OH. www.overdrive.com
About Digipalooza
Digipalooza is OverDrive’s international user group conference for partner libraries, which offers a unique blend of education, networking, and fun. The conference, held every two years, is packed full of valuable sessions and networking activities. Digipalooza 2011 takes place July 28-31, 2011, in Cleveland. www.digipalooza.com