-- More than 70 program titles in every educational
curriculum category for every age group from preschool to adult
-- Game titles including the megaselling Sudoku Puzzle Addict, plus
the trendsetting Kakuro Puzzle Addict, and perennial favorite
puzzle, Crossword Addict
-- Productivity and hobby enthusiast titles such as Musicalis, Family
Tree ScrapbookMaker, Show Me series, Travel & Culture series and Art Tours
Interactive Guides
-- Arcade and Virtual Environment Gaming titles like Casino Poker, Casino
BlackJack and Pool Hall
Another publisher, Charlesbridge Publishing, is an independent publisher of
high-quality books for children. Their books promote reading and discovery
in the classroom, library and home and reflect a belief in the power of
knowledge and the value of story. Vosity provides licensed technologies to
electronically download Charlesbridge's educational titles for interactive
use, for example:
-- Educational children's titles such as the Sir Cumference series and
Spanish-language titles
Other titles from Vosity in OverDrive's initial service include interactive
titles for hobbyists, such as Eyewitness Photo Galleries, Landscape Vision
and Cross Stitch Designer.
"We are excited to add games and interactive software to strengthen our
industry-leading list of downloadable formats and titles," said Erica
Lazzaro, OverDrive licensing manager. "Many of our library partners have
asked for this new format to complement their existing digital content and
to enhance their patrons' library experience, and we're happy to deliver."
"As a leading aggregator of digital games in a variety of categories,
Vosity is proud to embark on this new relationship with OverDrive and their
extensive network of public libraries," said Bob Walsh, Managing Partner of
Vosity. "We chose OverDrive because of their broad library experience,
their easy download process based on the OverDrive Media Console, as well
as the positive feedback from the libraries in their system."
Digital Library Reserve, a web-based digital media service, provides
patrons of member libraries the ability to download popular digital audio
books, in addition to eBooks, music, video and (coming soon) games &
interactive software. OverDrive offers more than 50,000 downloadable
titles in a variety of popular formats. To see if your library is a member
of OverDrive's network, go to www.dlrinc.com/ListLibraries.asp. To find
other titles of eBooks, audio books, music, videos and games available from
public libraries, search within the library web sites or go to
www.ebooklocator.com.
About OverDrive, Inc.
OverDrive is a leader in providing world-class infrastructure for
distributing premium digital content. We deliver secure management,
protection and fulfillment services for hundreds of publishers and
institutions (rights holders) and thousands of libraries, retailers and
distributors serving millions of end users. With more than 50,000 premium
digital titles -- including current best sellers -- of eBooks, audio books,
music, video and (coming soon) games & interactive software presentable in
a single platform, OverDrive offers the industry's best selection as well
as the option to manage, protect and distribute proprietary content.
Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, OH. www.overdrive.com
About Vosity LLC
Vosity LLC, a Needham, Massachusetts-based privately held company, is a
digital solutions specialist that provides the latest digital distribution
technologies and techniques to drive digital e-commerce and digital
e-business revenue programs for digital content publishers. Vosity's
digital content owners are provided a full suite of digital distribution
services and integrated partner programs that incorporate order processing
and fulfillment services coupled with the latest technologies for
anti-piracy controls to track and secure the ever-increasing availability
of downloadable digital products (e.g., games, e-books, etc.). More
information about Vosity can be found at: www.vosity.com
Contact Information: Contacts: David Burleigh OverDrive, Inc. 216-573-6886 x218 Email Contact