Public Libraries

Resources for public libraries

Promotional materials, staff training, collection recommendations, and more information about the award-winning reading app, Libby.

Questions? Work with your OverDrive Account Manager or find answers in our Resource Center FAQs.

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MARKETING & OUTREACH

Promote your digital collection to patrons

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WEBINARS & HOW-TO-VIDEOS

Learn tips & tricks to enhance your digital collection

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COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

Explore librarian-created lists for shopping and creating digital displays

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SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS

Explore unique Libby features to reach more users

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Our Apps

Getting started

Learn all about our Libby app

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Getting started

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New & Popular Resources

Women's History Month

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Women’s History Month

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National Craft Month

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National Craft Month

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St. Patrick's Day

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St. Patrick’s Day

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Spring Cleaning

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Spring Cleaning

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Build a Thriving Professional Development Collection for Women

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Build a Thriving Professional Development Collection for Women

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Introduction to OverDrive Marketplace

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Introduction to OverDrive Marketplace

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Expand Content Discovery and Leverage Patron Interests with Libby

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Expand Content Discovery and Leverage Patron Interests with Libby

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Spring Picks from OverDrive Librarians

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Spring Picks from OverDrive Librarians

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Getting Started with Libby Guide
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INSTRUCTIONAL HANDOUTS

Getting Started with Libby Guide

This kit includes 1 Getting Started Guide in Full or Half-Sheet (PDF). Also available in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Swedish, Chinese (Traditional), and Chinese (Simplified).

Getting Started with Libby Guide

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Libby Flyer
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HANDOUT

Libby Flyer

This kit includes 1 Flyer.

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Magazine Flyer
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FLYER

Magazine Flyer

This kit includes 1 Flyer.

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Winter Season
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Winter Season

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Libby Updates: January 2023

How-to videos

Libby Updates: January 2023

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Deep Search and Notify Me in Libby

How-to videos

Deep Search and Notify Me in Libby

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Notify Me Data in OverDrive Marketplace

How-to videos

Notify Me Data in OverDrive Marketplace

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Patron Interests Dashboard in OverDrive Marketplace

How-to videos

Patron Interests Dashboard in OverDrive Marketplace

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Diverse Reading
Kids
Teens
Top of the List
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Editable 8.5x11 Libby Flyer – Full size
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Posters & Flyers

Editable 8.5×11 Libby Flyer – Full size

This kit includes 1 Editable Word document & 1 How-to document.

Editable 8.5x11 Libby Flyer – Full size

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Editable Book Club Web Graphic
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SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

Editable Book Club Web Graphic

This kit includes 1 Editable PDF document & 1 How-to document.

Editable Book Club Web Graphic

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Customize Libby templates in Canva

SOCIAL GRAPHICS & HANDOUTS

Customize Libby templates in Canva

This kit includes 1 Editable PDF document & 1 How-to document.

Customize Libby templates in Canva

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Editable Title Cards
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SHELF TALKERS

Editable Title Cards

This kit includes 2 editable PDFs.

Editable Title Cards

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Virtual Patron Trainings

Virtual Learning

Virtual Patron Trainings

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Training Kits

Addtional Resources

Training Kits

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Public Library CONNECT Best Practices Guide
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BEST PRACTICES

Public Library CONNECT Best Practices Guide
Public Library CONNECT Best Practices Guide

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Libby Logos & Suggested Website Copy

Connect with Your Patrons

Libby Logos & Suggested Website Copy

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Library Blog Posts

Bookmark the date for Digipalooza '23!
Bookmark the date for Digipalooza ’23!

Digipalooza is OverDrive’s international user group conference. With a unique blend of education, networking and fun, this is a can’t-miss event for anyone that works with digital media in their library!
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Go all in on Libby

Beginning in late July, OverDrive app users will be prompted to switch to Libby. We’re excited to take the next step with Libby and make it the primary way to enjoy your digital library.
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Introducing Libby Life

If you can’t tell, we really like talking about books. So much, in fact, that we’ve recently launched a brand new blog, Libby Life. Created especially for readers and Libby users, Libby Life allows us to keep on talking about our favorite thing… reading!

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