Library Staff Training

Summer Picks from OverDrive Librarians

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. We’ll send you a link to shop all the titles mentioned so you can easily add them to your collection.

Duration: 60 minutes

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

Experience: Beginner

Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience.

Ebookin' on a Budget

Making a meaningful impact on your community through a strong digital collection doesn’t require a bigger budget—it requires smarter buying.

In this session, our team of experts will show you how to use OverDrive’s self-service tools in Marketplace to make strategic, cost-effective collection development decisions that deliver the greatest return on your investment.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use automated plans to efficiently identify and respond to high-demand titles
• Explore alternative lending models and on-sale content to extend your budget further
• Navigate built-in help and support resources to save time and make confident purchasing decisions

Duration: 45 minutes

Audience: This session is ideal for public library staff who select or purchase digital content, as well as anyone responsible for maximizing the impact, value, and long-term success of their digital library.

Experience: Beginner

Prerequisite: General understanding of OverDrive Marketplace

Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience.