10 Tips to Promote Sora like a Pro
Explore our top ten tips to help you promote Sora and your digital library at your school. Go step-by-step through each tip, or pick and choose the tips that you’re most interested in!
Author: Gabby Cregan
Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians (July 2025)
Join OverDrive’s staff librarians to hear about the best books landing on your digital shelves this fall. We’re sharing can’t-miss titles with highlights in humor, action, adventure, feel-good picks and more!
Genres may include titles for juvenile, young adult, and adult audiences. You’ll also hear some of our favorite film picks on Kanopy.
Summer Picks from OverDrive Librarians (April 2025)
Join OverDrive’s staff librarians to hear about the best books landing on your digital shelves this summer. We’re sharing can’t-miss titles with highlights in romance, genre-blended titles, family reads and listens, and more! You’ll also hear some of our favorite film picks on Kanopy.
Bonus: Shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace or view the list on OverDrive.com!
Marketing Made Easy: Top Tips to Engage Your Community (March 2025)
Ready to boost your library’s presence and raise awareness of your digital collection? Don’t miss this exciting 60-minute webinar, where OverDrive Marketing experts will share real-world strategies, actionable tips, and ready-to-implement resources to elevate your library’s brand and connect with more of your community.
Learn how to leverage the power of the Check Out Your Library movement, promote services like Libby and Kanopy, and discover creative ways to reach more users.
Get all our great tips in one place with this easy-to-follow self-paced module.
Spring Picks from OverDrive Librarians (February 2025)
Join OverDrive’s staff librarians to hear about the best books landing on your digital shelves this spring. We’re sharing can’t-miss titles for adult audiences, plus highlights in Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy, Poetry, and Cookbooks. Plus, you’ll also hear some of our favorite film picks on Kanopy!
Bonus: View the entire list of titles covered in this webinar in OverDrive Marketplace!
10 Tips to Maximize Your Digital Library (December 2024)
Are you looking to get more out of your OverDrive digital library? Did you know your OverDrive team can help?
Join us for a friendly and engaging session and discover how to:
- Showcase your library’s brand in Libby
- Customize your patrons’ Libby experience
- Support your users (and yourself!)
- Consolidate your digital content offerings
- Share real-time data with your library users and stakeholders
Kanopy Town Hall for North American Public Libraries (November 2024)
Join the Kanopy team as we preview forthcoming cinematic titles, unlock exciting new product enhancements, and share compelling stories around our popular streaming models. There’s something for every public librarian. Here is what’s on deck:
- Get a first look at the new titles and suppliers coming to Kanopy.
- Hear inspiring, real-world marketing practices from library partners.
- Review recent and upcoming product updates.
- Gain access to Kanopy’s latest marketing toolkits.
All of that and so much more!
Kanopy Town Hall for Australia & New Zealand Public Libraries (November 2024)
Join the Kanopy team as we preview forthcoming cinematic titles, unlock exciting new product enhancements, and share compelling stories around our popular streaming models. There’s something for every public librarian. Here is what’s on deck:
- Get a first look at the new titles and suppliers coming to Kanopy.
- Hear inspiring, real-world marketing practices from library partners.
- Review recent and upcoming product updates.
- Gain access to Kanopy’s latest marketing toolkits.
All of that and so much more!
Back-To-School Picks for Your Students from OverDrive Librarians (October 2024)
Get ready to elevate your digital collection this back-to-school season with recommendations from OverDrive’s expert staff librarians! In this webinar, we’ll guide you through the must-have books landing on your digital shelves for the upcoming season.
What You’ll Learn:
- Top Picks for Every Age Group: Discover the best titles for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 students.
- Diverse Genres and Interests: Explore a range of genres designed to captivate and engage all readers.
- Exclusive Shopping Link: Shop all the featured titles and enhance your digital library.
Level Up Your Sora Promotion (September 2024)
Join us for a 30-minute webinar aimed at helping you increase Sora’s visibility and usage in your school. In this session, our K-12 experts will provide practical strategies and tips for promoting Sora effectively. You’ll also get access to ready-to-use resources and hear success stories from educators who have successfully engaged their communities with Sora. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your digital library promotion and make the most of Sora in your school!
Promote Libby & Kanopy to Your Community (September 2024)
Join OverDrive experts for proven marketing ideas to increase engagement with your digital collections in Libby and Kanopy. This session will be packed with tips and free resources to use right away, including how to leverage print materials, social media, PR, email, and digital programming.
Enhance Student Reading in Sora with Public Library CONNECT (August 2024)
Get ready to launch into the new school year with Sora!
Join us for an enlightening session on Public Library CONNECT — a feature crafted to enhance student reading and elevate the circulation of juvenile and young adult materials. Explore how this tool simplifies access to age-appropriate ebooks and audiobooks from both school and local public libraries. Our experts will deliver an overview of Public Library CONNECT, highlight its benefits, and demonstrate its ease of use. Don’t miss out on transforming your reading initiatives!
Learn From the Experts: Getting Students Reading Through Social Media (March 2024)
Are you a K-12 educator who is passionate about promoting reading to your students through social media? If so, this session is for you!
Join us virtually to gain valuable insights into the journeys of K-12 social media influencers, their content creation process, and tips for using social media to get students reading. Joining us will be K-12 librarians and influencers:
- Amanda Hunt (@thenextgenlibrarian),
- KC Boyd (@boss_librarian) and
- Melanie Wood (@melanie_in_the_library).
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your approach to promoting literacy in the digital age!