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This Sora Connections session is intended for educators with a basic understanding of Sora who want to: Explore how Sora and other no-cost resources can support students 24/7 Increase student equity, access, and engagement with Sora - even when school isn't in session! Ensure their school is set up for success with Sora before students […]
Join us for an overview of the next phase in the OverDrive app sunset. During our time together, we’ll review next steps for helping OverDrive app users make the switch to Libby, share resources to ensure a successful transition, and provide opportunities for live Q&A with members of team OverDrive. For the best experience, we […]
Join the hosts of the Professional Book Nerds podcast as they interview Audrey Blake, author of The Girl in His Shadow, which is the Big Library Read featured title from July 13 -27. Learn more about Big Library Read
Join OverDrive’s staff librarians to hear about the best books coming out this fall. We'll share the biggest books, plus title highlights for Juvenile, Young Adult, Fantasy, and History! Bonus: You'll receive a link to easily shop all the titles mentioned! Duration: 60 minutes Audience: Public library staff involved in adult selecting, purchasing, and/or readers […]
Learn how easy it is to merchandise your digital content with Curated Collections in Marketplace. This live session will provide you with an overview of the curation process in Marketplace, including how to: Create a curated collection Set up an automated collection Discover ideas for new curated collections Explore OverDrive's "curate hack" Duration: 60 minutes […]
Join OverDrive and representatives from five prestigious publishing houses to learn about Chinese titles that will expand your collection and delight your users. We’ll share titles for all ages and interests, including children's literature, artistic works, cultural books, and more! You’ll receive a link to all titles discussed in the session for easy shopping and […]
Ensuring students have access to the right books and learning materials is more important than ever. Did you know that Sora automatically filters which digital books students can read, based on their login? Or that students can instantly expand their access to hundreds more digital titles from the public library in Sora? Join OverDrive experts […]
Ensuring students have access to the right books and learning materials is more important than ever. Join OverDrive experts to explore best practices for selecting and purchasing content to meet your students' needs in OverDrive Marketplace. Discover the benefits of creating a collection development policy for your digital library, and learn more about how content […]
We’ll show you how patrons can skip-the-line on popular available titles by using OverDrive’s Lucky Day feature. This live session will explore how to add, manage, and curate no-hold Lucky Day titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Duration: 60 minutes Audience: This session will benefit public library, professional, and academic partners who manage and curate their digital […]
Join the Kanopy team as they review company updates heading into Fall 2022. They'll cover new content releases, product updates, new marketing support, and a special attendee-only offer. To post a question to be answered live during the event, please include it in the question field on the registration page. Duration: 60 minutes Note: Times […]
Join our panel of experts as we discuss BiblioLabs' Indie Author Project from the library and author perspective, and demonstrate best practices for adding those Simultaneous Use titles to a digital collection in Marketplace. Duration: 60 minutes Audience: Public library partners. Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone […]
Join OverDrive experts for a live session on Libby Extras that will enhance your digital collection with compelling content. These Database and Streaming Media services will engage your community with entertainment, education, and unique digital experiences. In this webinar, you'll learn: Why Libby Extras are a great addition to a digital collection What’s offered in […]
Join your Sora Training team to learn about our favorite tips and tricks for getting the most out of Sora and Marketplace. In this lively, interactive session, we'll share our favorite Sora features, Marketplace hacks, social media tips, and more. Join us live to add your voice in our polls and chat or register to […]
Advantage is a program where members of a consortium can purchase and curate additional titles exclusively for their users. Join us as we explore the subtle but powerful impact of building and managing an Advantage collection in OverDrive Marketplace. In this 60-minute session, you'll learn: An overview of Advantage and how it works Best practices […]
Join OverDrive for a 60-minute overview of Kanopy, a leading streaming video service for thoughtful entertainment. In this lively session, we'll discuss: Why Kanopy is a great streamlining video solution for your library The newest Kanopy PLUS subscription service How to use Kanopy Where to find free marketing and training materials for staff and patrons […]
Please join the Kanopy team for our last Town Hall of the year! We’ll review how streaming videos impacted your library in 2022 and focus on compelling initiatives you can look forward to in 2023. We’ll also be discussing: Diverse new additions to our Kanopy catalog that will appeal to a variety of library patrons […]
Celebrate Women's History Month with OverDrive and representatives from top publishers as we discuss titles to support women's professional development. In this lively one-hour session, our speakers will talk title recommendations and publishing trends in four key categories: Career planning/advancement Work-life balance Conflict resolution DEI Resources to support your workplace Join us live for Q&A […]
Back by popular demand - it's SYNC 2023! SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+ that gives participants two thematically paired audiobooks each week for fourteen weeks. Titles are all available worldwide and change every Thursday at midnight Eastern Time during the season. Join speakers from AudioFile and OverDrive for this live […]
Join OverDrive's staff librarians to hear about the best books coming out this summer. We're sharing can't-miss titles for all audiences, plus highlights for Beach Reads, Dark Fiction & Nonfiction, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction, and our picks for this summer's hottest reads. Bonus: You'll receive a link to easily shop all the titles mentioned! Duration: 60 […]
Are you a staff member who supports Libby, the library reading app? Do you field questions from users like, "How do I know when my holds are ready to borrow?" or "I got a new card, where are my checkouts?" If so, join members of our Support teams who will guide you through: Helping new […]
Deep search and Notify Me tags help your users discover more content in Libby. In Marketplace, Notify Me tags data offers your library direct feedback from users and helps you satisfy their reading interests in a new and innovative way. We invite you and your staff to join us for a live, informative session about […]
Join OverDrive marketing and outreach experts for proven methods to increase engagement with your digital collection in Libby. This session will be packed with tips and free resources to use right away, including how to leverage print materials, social media, PR, email, and training. Whether you’re brand new to promoting your collection or have been […]
Join OverDrive's staff librarians to hear about the best books landing on your digital shelves this fall. We're sharing can't-miss titles for all audiences, plus highlights in Horror, Fantasy, Romance, Literary Fiction, and Nonfiction-History. Bonus: You'll receive a link to easily shop all the titles mentioned! Duration: 60 minutes Audience: This session will benefit Public […]
Have you ever searched for titles in Marketplace and wondered: What’s the difference between street date and on sale date? What IS a street date? Why does this search allow Publisher Account, Publisher, and Imprint? Join OverDrive’s Training team to learn 10 techniques to maximize your collection development time by using advanced search features in […]
Frequency: Twice weekly (Mondays & Wednesdays) Timing: 8/16 through 9/27 Duration: 45 minutes Note: The left sidebar lists the final date for ease of planning; click REGISTER to see all available sessions. Looking for a unique professional development opportunity? Have specific Marketplace questions? Want to see Marketplace demonstrated live? Join our team of OverDrive experts […]
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 […]
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 […]
How can digital magazines change your approach to lesson planning? What kinds of magazines can you even get digitally? (Spoiler alert: A lot!) And just how many students can read them at one time? For answers to all these pressing questions and more, don’t miss this presentation from the Sora app’s digital reading experts. You’ll […]
The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, a plethora of celebrations—some global, others unique to a specific area of the world. What better way to celebrate than by showcasing world language content just in time for the holidays? Join OverDrive for an engaging 45-minute session where we’ll: Celebrate holidays around the […]
The countdown to the end of the year is on! Our End of the Year Sale is the perfect time to wrap up 2023 with new savings and new content to engage and entertain your community in 2024 and beyond. Join our panel of experts in a roundtable discussion as they share favorite titles from […]