OverDrive, Ex Libris Integration Streamlines Discovery of Digital Content material

OverDrive, a supplier of digital sources for faculties and libraries, has introduced an integration with library administration supplier Ex Libris that can enable educational establishments to find the previous’s e-books and audiobooks throughout the Alma and Primo library providers platforms.

The mixing was extremely requested by educational establishments, OverDrive stated: “Educational libraries have been asking for a streamlined approach to combine OverDrive’s sources into their current workflows, and we’re thrilled to companion with Ex Libris to make this doable,” commented Steven Rosato, senior supervisor, Educational & Skilled, on the firm. “This integration aligns with our mission to assist instructional establishments by making it simpler than ever for college students and college to entry the digital sources they want.”

OverDrive’s MARC report feed has been added straight into Ex Libris’ “Neighborhood Zone,” which implies libraries utilizing the Alma and Primo platforms can simply activate OverDrive content inside their establishment’s “Establishment Zone,” the corporate stated. Customers can uncover OverDrive titles in Primo, for instance, after which make the most of their establishment’s OverDrive platform (akin to Libby or Sora) to entry the content material.

“We’re excited to companion with OverDrive to combine their metadata into Alma’s Neighborhood Zone,” stated Tamar Ganor, Content material Product Supervisor, Ex Libris. “Via devoted work from OverDrive and Ex Libris groups, we will enhance the person expertise and assist library wants in activating and managing e-resources.”

Presently, the mixing solely helps e-books and audiobooks; plans for added content material codecs, akin to movies, tv exhibits, and magazines, are “being explored for the long run.”