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July 2022
How to Train Your Community on Libby: Libby trainings for your patrons – made easy!
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 train the trainer session, you’ll learn how to: Prepare for a basic…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »August 2022
Sora Essentials
Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Our Sora Essentials sessions are intended for educators brand new to the Sora platform who want to learn to: Log into Sora using your school credentials Borrow an ebook and audiobook Customize your reading and listening experiences Explore the top 5 ways Sora serves students Help your students and other staff get started with Sora Join us live to ask questions of…
Find out more »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 on a mobile device. 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 staff who support OverDrive digital library patrons. Note:…
Find out more »September 2022
Marketplace Essentials
Ready to learn the basics of Marketplace, the shopping and administrative portal? Our Marketplace Essentials session is intended for educators brand new to Marketplace who want to: Learn the basics of digital content and how it differs from print Explore how digital libraries work, including the difference between shared & Advantage collections Sign in and navigate Marketplace Discover how Sora and Marketplace connect to meet the needs of educators & students Browse the digital catalog, build carts, and purchase titles…
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