Contact Information: Media Contact: David Burleigh Director of Marketing OverDrive, Inc. 216-573-6886 Ext 218
Digital Bookmobile to Launch National Tour in the Big Apple
New York Public Library to Host High-Tech Download Experience at Inaugural Event
| Source: OverDrive
CLEVELAND, OH--(Marketwire - July 16, 2008) - The Digital Bookmobile
(www.digitalbookmobile.com), a traveling community outreach exhibit for
public library download services, will kick off a national tour on August
10 in Central Park with The New York Public Library
(http://ebooks.nypl.org). The inaugural event will allow readers of all
ages to experience digital audiobook, eBook, music, and video downloads
from their public library and immerse themselves in an interactive learning
environment. Events are scheduled at Queens Borough Public Library and
Brooklyn Public Library in the days following the Central Park launch.
The Digital Bookmobile will travel coast-to-coast promoting digital
downloads at public libraries through 2009. Libraries in Boston,
Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Cleveland, St. Louis, Phoenix, and places
in between will play host to the 18-wheeler as it weaves across America. A
schedule of upcoming events is available at www.digitalbookmobile.com.
"Over 7,500 libraries provide millions of patrons with access to digital
books through their 'Virtual Branch' websites, and with the Digital
Bookmobile, libraries can promote their download service and generate new
users," said David Burleigh, director of marketing for OverDrive, Inc.
"Readers of all ages will discover just how easy it is to browse, check
out, and download digital audiobooks, eBooks, music, and video from their
library with the Digital Bookmobile's interactive educational sessions."
The Digital Bookmobile, developed inside a 74-foot, 18-wheel
tractor-trailer, is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that
has served communities for decades. The community outreach vehicle creates
an engaging download experience around the host library's digital media
collection and 'Virtual Branch' download website. The vehicle is equipped
with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high-definition monitors, premium
sound systems, and a variety of portable media players. Interactive
computer stations give visitors an opportunity to search the digital media
collection, use supported mobile devices, and download and enjoy eBooks,
audiobooks, music, and video from the library.
The Digital Bookmobile is hosted by individual libraries in support of
their download services and operated by OverDrive, Inc. OverDrive powers
download media catalogs at thousands of libraries, including institutions
in New York City, Singapore, Boston, and Toronto.
About OverDrive
OverDrive is a leading full-service digital distributor of eBooks, audio
books, music, and video. We deliver secure management, DRM protection, and
download fulfillment services for thousands of publishers, libraries,
schools, retailers, and aggregators serving millions of end users. Founded
in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, OH. www.overdrive.com
