Skip to content
OverDrive Resource Center homepageOverDrive Resource Center homepage
  • Library
    • Library Resource Overview
    • Global Public Libraries
    • Public Library Blog
    • Features & Service Enhancements
      • About our library app, LibbyLearn about how to reach more readers with Libby, including FAQs, resources, & more.
      • Library Staff TrainingQuick how-to videos; live and on-demand webinars to become an OverDrive expert.
      • Marketing & OutreachIncrease circulation & reach new users with print and digital promotional materials.
      • Collection DevelopmentOverDrive librarians curated lists and catalogs with the best hand-picked titles.
  • K-12 Schools
    • K-12 Resource Overview
    • Global K-12 Schools
    • K-12 School Blog
    • Curriculum Support
    • Features & Service Enhancements
      • About the Sora appGet to know our student reading app, it’s features and more!
      • How-To Videos & WebinarsHow to videos, self-paced modules, live and on-demand webinars and more to get you up to speed on using Sora.
      • Promote Reading to StudentsIncrease reading & engagement with exciting promotional materials.
      • Recommended ReadingOur vast collection development lists for leisure or curriculum reading suggestions.
  • Academic Libraries
    • Academic Libraries Overview
    • Academic Libraries Blog
    • Kanopy Subscription Models
    • Libby Features & Service Enhancements
    • Need Help?
      • Kanopy Marketing ResourcesGet the word out about Kanopy’s documentaries and films to your campus community.
      • Libby Marketing ResourcesPromote digital reading with Libby with free marketing materials.
      • Collection DevelopmentLibrarian curated lists and catalogs with the best hand-picked ebook & audiobook titles.
  • Professional Libraries
  • Academic Libraries    
  • Collection Development

By accessing this site, you agree to our Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and the use of “cookies” and other technologies to collect information about your use of the website and develop targeted ads.  You may limit the use of these technologies by clicking “Cookie Settings.” To learn more about how these technologies are used and the information gathered by them, visit our Cookie Policy.

Academic Libraries

Collection Development for colleges and universities

Collection Development for colleges and universities
Explore our subjects catalogs and other books recommendation lists from OverDrive librarians. Have questions? Contact us at academic@overdrive.com

Recommended Reading Lists


Earth Sciences
View

Biology
View

Chemistry
View

Astronomy
View

Physics
View

Mathematics
View

Medicine
View

Psychology
View

History
View

Literature & Literary Fiction
View

Sociology & Social Science
View

Political Science
View

LGBTQIA+ & Gender Studies
View

Music & Performing Arts
View

Literary Criticism & Language Arts
View

Religion & Philosophy
View

Business, Finance, & Economics
View

Education
View

New in Business
View

Current Bestsellers
View

Hottest New Adult & Young Adult
View

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
View

Popular Fantasy & Science Fiction
View

Popular & Legendary Comics
View

From Panel to Screen
View

Literature & History, Illustrated
View

Legendary Manga Series
View

Academic Sales & Promotions


  • Books Every College Student Should Read
  •  

  • College and university is a big change, and many teens and newly admitted academic express feeling unprepared for this new phase of their lives. Help your patrons adjust with this curated collection of reads that we at OverDrive think every student should read before heading off to campus . These reads can help ease anxiety and build strong habits and skills that will carry them through their academic careers and beyond. Semester already in session? It's never too late to set yourself up for success!

  • Shop Now
  • Celebrate the Inaugural Arabic Heritage Month Sale with OverDrive!
  •  

  • As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, we at OverDrive are keeping the celebrations alive! Join us in celebrating the inaugural Arabic Heritage Month Sale with up to 50% off of hundreds of Arabic language titles and titles about Arabic speaking cultures through April 30. Visit the World Languages landing page to shop all of the discount collections and save while serving your patrons' needs for Arabic content. Plus, find refreshed collections for dozens of other languages curated to expand your readers' worlds beyond their communities right from the comfort of home.

  • Shop Now
  • Earth Month is Here! Stock Up and Save Money and the Planet
  •  

  • April showers may bring May flowers, but there is no denying the devastating impact that climate change has had on our planet. Save up to 50% on this collection of titles to educate and support your patrons' research on this phenomenon through April 10 during OverDrive's annual Science, Nature, and Sustainability Sale, but even once the sale is over this collection will remain evergreen and is apt to add to your collections during Earth Month!

  • Shop Now
OverDrive logo

OverDrive

  • About Us
  • OverDrive.com
  • Marketplace
  • Libby Life blog

Products

  • Libby
  • Sora
  • Kanopy
  • TeachingBooks

Help

  • Libby Help
  • Sora Help
  • OverDrive Help
  • Marketplace Help

Support

  • App Support
  • Marketplace Support

Subscribe

Subscribe

Join our newsletter to stay up to date on features and releases and more!

© OverDrive, Inc. All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy Sitemap Terms and Conditions Cookie settings
  • Libraries:

  • Libby on Facebook
  • Libby on PinterestLibby on Facebook
  • Libby on Instagram
  • Libby on TikTok
  • Libby on Bluesky
  • Libby on Threads
  • Library Blog
  • Schools:

  • Sora on Facebook
  • Sora on Pinterest
  • Sora on Instagram
  • Sora on TikTok
  • Sora on YouTube
  • Sora on Threads
  • Schools Blog
  • Company:

  • OverDrive on Facebook
  • OverDrive on Instagram