Public Libraries

Resources for public libraries

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

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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

Getting started

Learn all about the Kanopy app

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New & Popular Resources

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

Library Card Sign-up Month

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

New Magazines!

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

Back to school

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

Read an Ebook Day

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Introduction to OverDrive Marketplace

UPCOMING WEBINAR

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

5 Essential Ways to Promote Ebooks, Audiobooks, and More in Libby

UPCOMING WEBINAR

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Getting Started with Libby

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INSTRUCTIONAL HANDOUT

INSTRUCTIONAL HANDOUT

Getting Started with Libby Guide

FLYER

Autumn Flyer

Bookmarks

How-To Bookmark

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How-to videos

Notify Me tags in Libby

HOW-TO VIDEOS

Read with an Amazon Kindle or Fire device

HOW-TO VIDEOS

Renew magazines, comics, and Libby Extras

How-to videos

Marketplace Insights: Patron Interests

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Genre

Diverse Reading

Seasonal/Holiday

Read-Alikes

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POSTERS & FLYERS

POSTERS & FLYERS

Editable 8.5×11 Libby Flyer – Full size

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

Editable Book Club Web Graphic

SOCIAL GRAPHICS & HANDOUTS

SOCIAL GRAPHICS & HANDOUTS

Customize Libby templates in Canva

SHELF TALKERS

Editable Title Cards

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ADDTIONAL RESOURCES

ADDTIONAL RESOURCES

Transition to Libby

ADDTIONAL RESOURCES

ADDTIONAL RESOURCES

Training Kits

BEST PRACTICES

Public Library CONNECT Best Practices Guide

CONNECT WITH YOUR PATRONS

CONNECT WITH YOUR PATRONS

Libby Logos & Suggested Website Copy

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Library Blog Posts

4 lessons we learned at Digipalooza '23

4 lessons we learned at Digipalooza '23

With a full program of sessions, there were so many lessons learned during the conference. Check out the four themes that were frequently mentioned during Digipalooza ‘23

Encourage the children in your community to watch, learn, and grow with Kanopy Kids

Encourage the children in your community to watch, learn, and grow with Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids is the safe, educational, and parent-trusted streaming platform created with children at the center of our programming.

Introducing Libby Life

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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