Library Staff Training
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On-Demand Webinar Archive
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Summer Picks from OverDrive Librarians (April 2026)
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 across six trending topics, including “the cover made me read it,” psychological thrills, magic and fantasy, family‑centered stories, and more. Genres will include titles for adult audiences.
Getting Started with Kanopy (March 2026)
Learn how easy it is to get your patrons started with Kanopy, the streaming video solution for your library.
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Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Magic of Libby (February 2026)
Discover how to get the most out of Libby in this interactive deep-dive session. We’ll explore everyday features that make Libby powerful yet simple—plus answer common questions and walk through real-life scenarios.
You’ll learn about searching, managing loans and holds, using Libby with multiple libraries, tags, syncing across devices, app settings, help, and more.
Perfect for anyone who supports others using Libby — or just wants to feel more familiar with its everyday magic.
Stats to Circs: Librarian Tips for Leveraging Data to Better Serve Readers (October 2025)
Join OverDrive's staff librarians for an enlightening session on what readers are doing and how you can manage your digital collection to best serve them. We'll explore:
- Stats on what people in North America are reading and when.
- Tools in Marketplace to view your own community's reading habits.
- Tips for purchasing titles in these categories on a limited budget.
From Marketplace to Libby: 5 Essential Tools to Expand Reach & Save Time (September 2025)
Are you looking to personalize your library’s presence in Libby? Want to reach more users, increase title visibility, and highlight library staff expertise? Join OverDrive for a lively session with real-world examples of five essential Marketplace tools that expand your reach in Libby and save staff time.
In this session, we'll explore:
- Campaigns to promote community reads and support library initiatives
- Custom notes for titles in Libby with Shelf Talkers
- “Smarter” shopping across lending models
- Tools to manage patron demand
- Lucky Day tips and tricks
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.
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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!
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