Tag: overdrive

February is Black History Month! We at the Library have compiled a brief list of novels and poetry by both acclaimed and emerging Black authors for your exploration.

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The new year is all about trying new things and getting out of your comfort zone. If you’re looking for a set of books to help you explore new genres and authors, look no further! Try out the Library’s recommendations of uplifting memoirs, riveting literary fiction, and culturally expansive works below to ring in 2022 right.

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2021 has seen a huge variety of fan-favorite and award-winning books. To wrap up a great reading year, check out some of the books that have made their mark on bestseller lists.

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Summer is here, and there’s no better time than now to dive into a good book. Ranging from novels to memoirs and narrated by celebrities and budding voice actors alike, listening your way through OverDrive’s audiobook collection is sure to be a great way to spend your summer!

These new novels are a perfect way to kick off your audiobook journey.

These audiobooks read by familiar voices may inspire you:

Dive into these memoirs read by the authors themselves.

Want a book that we don’t have in the library? Request it here.

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OverDrive is a UC Berkeley Library service for borrowing ebooks and audiobooks. You can access books online, download them to a device, or read them on an ereader such as Kindle. OverDrive is available to current UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. How it works: Simply log in with your CalNet ID, and you can start borrowing!

You can also download the Libby by OverDrive app to access OverDrive from your mobile device. For more information, visit the OverDrive help guide.

Check out some of our new arrivals here:

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OverDrive is a UC Berkeley Library service for borrowing ebooks and audiobooks. You can access books online, download them to a device, or read them on an ereader such as Kindle. OverDrive is available to current UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. How it works: Simply log in with your CalNet ID, and you can start borrowing!

You can also download the Libby by OverDrive app to access OverDrive from your mobile device. For more information, visit the OverDrive help guide.

Check out some of our new arrivals here:

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With a new year comes new experiences, new goals, and new books to read. Whether you’re looking to go out of your comfort zone or on the hunt for your next favorite read, check out this list to kick off the new year.

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The free Libby app allows you to access UC Berkeley’s ebooks and audiobooks from OverDrive on your mobile device. It’s easy to get started. Here’s how.

Step 1: Download the app

1. Go to your mobile device’s app store.
2. Install the Libby app for free.

Step 2: Add UC Berkeley to your list of libraries

1. The app will ask you if you have a library card.
2. Click “Not Yet.”
3. You will be prompted to search for a library branch.
4. Type in “University of California Berkeley,” and select “Univesity of California Berkeley.” You will be taken to the Library’s OverDrive collection.

Step 3: Log in with CalNet ID

1. Add a library card by selecting “Enter Library Account Details.” You will be taken to the CalNet authentication page.
2. Sign in.
   

Step 4: Borrow Books!

1. To check out a book, select the book and click “Borrow.” (If a book is already checked out, you can click “Place a Hold.”)
2. The app will then show you a virtual library card and you will be able to see how many books you have checked out and how many holds you have. You’re all set!

Learn more about OverDrive at UC Berkeley.

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OverDrive is a UC Berkeley Library service for borrowing ebooks and audiobooks. You can access books online, download them to a device, or read them on an ereader such as Kindle. OverDrive is available to current UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. How it works: Simply log in with your CalNet ID, and you can start borrowing!

You can also download the Libby by OverDrive app to access OverDrive from your mobile device. For more information, visit the OverDrive help guide.

Check out some of our new arrivals here:

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