Staff Training: Library – Upcoming Webinars – OverDrive Resource Center

Library Staff Training

Fit learning into your busy schedule with access to on-demand training modules, downloadable PDFs, upcoming webinars, and tools to educate your staff and end users any time of day or night.

Looking for live patron training?

Request a Virtual Patron Training Webinar! Virtual Patron Training Webinars are a new, free service offered to your library from the Digital Bookmobile Team.


Follow this link to request a live training from our Bookmobile team who will get your patrons up to speed on all things Libby.


Questions?

Contact us at training@overdrive.com.

Upcoming Webinars

Want the latest info? Register for webinars with live Q&A about OverDrive products and trending topics.

DateSession
Tuesday,
October 5
11:00 am Eastern Time

Getting Started with OverDrive Marketplace

Join our Training team for an introductory session on OverDrive Marketplace, your hub for digital content. This live session will provide you an overview of shopping and purchasing in Marketplace, including how to:

  • Differentiate publisher lending models
  • Browse and search for content
  • Create and edit carts
  • Purchase titles
  • Access additional help and training resources

This session will benefit school or public library staff who are new to selecting and purchasing digital content for OverDrive, or for those who would like a refresher on Marketplace basics.

Note - The features covered in this webinar require the Shopping and/or Purchasing permissions in Marketplace. Reach out to your OverDrive Account Manager if you have questions regarding user permissions.

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Thursday,
October 14
2:00 pm Eastern Time

Getting Started with Libby

Learn how easy it is to get patrons started with Libby, the one-tap reading app, including how to browse and borrow on a mobile device, tips for customizing the experience, and where to find Libby marketing and help resources.

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Wednesday,
October 20
2:00 pm Eastern Time

How to Train Your Community on Libby

Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of the Libby app. New to Libby? Watch a Getting Started with Libby webinar, explore how-to videos, or visit help.libbyapp.com.

Training your users on how to use Libby is an easy and effective way to increase awareness and usage of your digital collection. Join OverDrive experts to get the tools and guidance to confidently lead your own Getting Started with Libby session. In our one-hour session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Prepare for a basic Libby training - virtually or in-person
  • Deliver a demonstration in our suggested order
  • Implement polls and quizzes to engage users
  • Promote the event to maximize attendance

At the end of this session, our OverDrive experts will provide you with a complimentary training kit, jam packed with everything you need to train your users. You don't want to miss this, register today!

Audience: This session is for library staff who plan to host their own Libby trainings. If you'd like to request a patron webinar from our team, please visit the Digital Bookmobile contact page.

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