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?

The Digital Bookmobile Team is hosting monthly open Getting Started with Libby webinars for all library patrons! Patrons from any library can join us to go through the Libby basics – great for new digital users and those making the switch from OverDrive to Libby.

Take action: Download our marketing kit and share this registration link with your patrons!

Upcoming Webinars

Want the latest info? Register for webinars with live Q&A about OverDrive products and trending topics.
Looking for information in a different time zone? Click the REGISTER link for a session and convert to your time zone on the Zoom registration page.

DateSession
Tuesday,
September 26
11:00 am Eastern Time

Introduction to OverDrive Marketplace

Join OverDrive’s Training team for a 30-minute overview of Marketplace, your hub for digital content. In this session, you’ll learn to:

  • Sign into Marketplace
  • Utilize Marketplace for purchasing, reporting, and/or managing your digital collection
  • Differentiate publisher lending models
  • Find help and training resources

Duration: 30 minutes

Audience: This session will benefit public library, professional, and academic partners new to 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.

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Wednesday,
October 11
2:00 pm Eastern Time

Ebookin' on a Budget: Buy More and Spend Less with OverDrive

Making a positive impact on your community by growing your digital collection doesn’t have to break your budget. Our team of experts will help you discover OverDrive’s self-service tools in Marketplace to:

  • Shop alternative lending models
  • Improve circulation with curation
  • Make data-driven decisions
  • Manage expired Metered Access titles
  • Request next level support
  • Access help resources and more

Duration: 60 minutes

Audience: This session will benefit Public library staff who are selectors, purchasers, or curators.

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.

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Thursday,
October 26
2:00 pm Eastern Time

Getting Started with Libby

Join OverDrive's training team for this live session to learn how easy it is to get your patrons started with Libby, the library reading app. This session will demonstrate:

  • How to browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks.
  • Tips for customizing the experience.
  • Answers to frequently asked questions from end users.
  • Where to find Libby marketing and help resources.

Duration: 60 minutes

Audience: This session will benefit public library and professional staff who support OverDrive digital library patrons.

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

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Wednesday,
November 1
2:00 pm Eastern Time

Engage Your Readers with One-Tap Digital Magazines

All it takes is one tap to enjoy magazines from your library in Libby.

Join our library experts to explore:

  • Popular magazine titles your patrons will want to read this fall and holiday season.
  • Recently released Libby updates that make it easier than ever to discover and engage with magazines from your library.
  • Success stories from a top library who effectively drives magazine circulation in their community.
  • And more!

Duration: 60 minutes

Audience: Public library, academic, and professional partners who offer magazines or are interested in adding magazines to their collection.

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.

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