OverDrive Platform (Libby, Sora, Kanopy, TeachingBooks)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
OverDrive provides free-access digital content from thousands of libraries and schools via its suite of apps (Libby, Sora, Kanopy, TeachingBooks).
Target Customer
{"Public libraries","K-12 schools","Higher education institutions","Publishers","Employers / workplaces"}
Key Differentiator
Integrated suite of apps (Libby, Sora, Kanopy, TeachingBooks) offering ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos from a global leader in digital distribution for libraries and education.
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in the content.
Pain Points
- 1Users need free access to digital content without paywalls or subscriptions.
- 2Finding and borrowing titles across thousands of libraries and school systems can be challenging.
- 3Educators and libraries need classroom-ready resources and tools beyond reading (e.g., TeachingBooks, Sora for schools).
Key Features
- 1Libby app for public libraries
- 2Sora app for schools
- 3Kanopy streaming videos for libraries
- 4TeachingBooks resources for educators
- 5Library/school finder and digital lending of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Increased access to digital content for library patrons and students.
- 2Broader discoverability and reach for titles through a global distribution platform.
- 3Support for classroom and library learning with integrated educational resources.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Always free for end users — no fees or subscriptions.
- 2Large network of thousands of libraries and schools.
- 3Unified ecosystem with dedicated apps for different user groups (Libby, Sora, Kanopy, TeachingBooks).
- 4Global leader in digital distribution for libraries and education.
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A digital content platform enabling libraries, schools, and workplaces to lend and stream ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos through a suite of apps.
Target Market
{"Public Libraries","K-12 Schools","Higher Education","Publishers","Employers / Workplace clients"}
Unique Value Proposition
A unified, globally trusted ecosystem that delivers free digital content and educational resources to patrons, students, and employees via Libby, Sora, Kanopy, and TeachingBooks.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in the content.
Pricing Model
Always free — no fees or subscriptions for end users
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