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Weekly News Digest
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March 5, 2026 — In addition to this week's NewsBreaks article and the monthly NewsLink Spotlight, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) offers Weekly News Digests that feature recent product news and company announcements. Watch for additional coverage to appear in the next print issue of Information Today.
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OverDrive Reveals the Libby Book Award Winners and Appoints a New President
The 2026 Libby Book Award winners recognize “the best books, audiobooks and digital experiences of the year. Selected by expert librarians from across North America, this year’s winners highlight standout works that captured the hearts of readers, featuring both debut authors and beloved names in the literary world.” Here are a few of the winners:- Reader’s Choice—Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
- Book of the Year, Adult Fiction—Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Book of the Year, Adult Nonfiction—A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
- Audiobook of the Year—My Friends by Fredrik Backman
- Best Comic/Graphic Novel—Spent by Alison Bechdel
OverDrive named Marc DeBevoise its new president and appointed him to the board of directors. “DeBevoise will guide OverDrive’s continued investment in tools, partnerships, and product innovation that support educators, librarians, and learners,” the company states. “He holds an appointment as Adjunct Professor of Digital Strategy at New York University and serves on the Board of The Door, a large New York City non-profit youth development organization. His experience at the intersection of media, technology, and learning positions him to help OverDrive expand how students, teachers, and library patrons discover and engage with stories, knowledge, and ideas in every format.”
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