Column Editor:  Steve Rosato  (Director of Digital Book Services for Academic Libraries, OverDrive, Cleveland, OH 44125) 

Against the Grain V38#4

Column Editor’s Note:  For this issue we’ve provided an infographic to be used as our column.  All data reflects results from a national survey conducted in September 2025 by FINN Partners on behalf of OverDrive. — SR 

Our infographic details how undergraduates increasingly seek flexible, engaging, and multimedia-rich learning experiences driven by digital tools.  Based on a survey of 500 U.S. students, it shows that learners value dynamic content formats, inclusive perspectives, and interactive approaches that move beyond traditional lectures.  The findings emphasize the important role faculty play as well as peers in guiding discovery of digital resources, while also pointing to rising expectations for seamless, tech-enabled features.  Overall, the infographic underscores a shift toward more personalized, accessible, and visually driven learning environments.