Author: Sydney Kalnay

Maximize Your Time with the Top 10 Marketplace Search Techniques (September 2023)

Posted on by Sydney Kalnay
Have you ever searched for titles in Marketplace and wondered: What’s the difference between street date and on sale date? What IS a street date? Why does this search allow Publisher Account, Publisher, and Imprint?

Join OverDrive’s Training team to learn 10 techniques to maximize your collection development time by using advanced search features in Marketplace.

You will learn how to:

  • Identify and use key fields in Marketplace’s advanced search tool.
  • Apply filters and “sort by” options to access key content quickly.
  • Use advanced searches for shopping, collection management, and curation.

After watching the webinar, use this checklist to practice the tips mentioned!

Sora Connections: Making the Most of Your School Breaks (May 2022)

Posted on by Sydney Kalnay
This Sora Connections session is intended for educators with a basic understanding of Sora who want to:
  • Explore how Sora and other no-cost resources can support students 24/7
  • Increase student equity, access, and engagement with Sora – even when school isn’t in session!
  • Ensure their school is set up for success with Sora before students leave the building

Making the Most of Your OverDrive Advantage Account (November 2022)

Posted on by Sydney Kalnay
Advantage is a program where members of a consortium can purchase and curate additional titles exclusively for their users. Join us as we explore the subtle but powerful impact of building and managing an Advantage collection in OverDrive Marketplace.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • An overview of Advantage and how it works
  • Best practices for building and maintaining a successful collection
  • Answers to common questions and misconceptions

World Literary Tour: Spotlight on OverDrive’s Spanish-Language Catalog (May 2022)

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Mucho gusto! Next stop – Spain! Discover OverDrive’s Spanish-language catalog and learn how you can support World Languages for your library or school with digital content. Join our experts for this webinar to explore:
  • OverDrive’s Spanish catalog and featured Latin-American and European authors
  • Shopping and selecting Spanish-language titles in OverDrive Marketplace
  • Featured collections on the World Literary Tour schedule and where to find them

Marketplace Connections: Advocate for Your Digital Collection with Data and Insights (April 2022)

Posted on by Sydney Kalnay

Join OverDrive experts to learn how to prepare a collection of reports that demonstrate the impact of your school’s digital collection. In this session, you’ll learn to:

  • Run impactful reports to advocate for budget, access, and recognition.
  • Improve workflow with SmartCarts and other automated features.
  • Dive into data on usage, interest, and the health of your collection.

A Must-Have Reading Guide for Summer (April 2022)

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Join OverDrive’s staff librarians as we discuss the books to look forward to this summer. We’ll share the most anticipated titles, Canadian interest picks, and some “best of” books in the ever-popular mystery and romance genres. You’ll also have a chance to share your own picks during the session. Bonus: all registrants will receive links to the titles we discuss in the session!

Audience: Public library staff involved in adult selecting, purchasing, and/or readers advisory.