Updates to OverDrive Read and OverDrive Listen

OverDrive has recently made the following updates to OverDrive Read and OverDrive Listen to enhance the browser-based reading and listening experience for your community.

OverDrive Read

  • Updated the menu icon.
  • Changed “Readability Settings” to “Reading Settings” and updated its menu icon.
  • Added sepia as a lighting option in “Reading Settings.”

OverDrive Listen

  • A sleep timer is now available. It’s set at 30 minutes by default, but can be changed based on the user’s preference. Simply swipe (or click and drag) to set a different time.
  • Moved the playback speed control to the header. Click or tap the speedometer icon to adjust the speed.
  • The header now simply includes the playback speed control, menu, and sleep timer for quick access to the most utilized features.

Relevant help articles have been updated at OverDrive Help.

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