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Learn how to leverage your local media and your library's social media accounts to increase awareness and circulation of your digital collection. From determining your story angle to distributing a press release, we'll provide guidance on how you can become your library's own PR expert. We’re diving deeper on last year's webinar, 5 Steps to […]
No matter the current status of your physical building right now, the digital library is always open and there are still plenty of opportunities to reach your readers wherever they are. In this session, join OverDrive's Outreach experts as they share best practices on promoting your digital library during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore print resources […]
Join OverDrive to hear about our favorite books and product updates from 2020 that made life a little easier. Settle in as our staff librarians share standout titles in early reader/juvenile, young adult, fantasy, mystery, and romance. Our team will reflect on some of the best product releases from OverDrive and help resources that supported […]
Happy Year of the Ox! According to Chinese Astrology, 2021 is considered a year of prosperity and wellness for all. Join OverDrive experts as they share highlights from the Chinese New Year Sale in OverDrive Marketplace and best practices for leveraging the content at your library. During this webinar, we will help you: Find and […]
After working with thousands of library and school partners across the globe, our Marketing and Outreach team has compiled their top 10 tips for using social media to promote your digital collection… and they’re ready to share! Join us on Thursday, March 18th at 2:00 PM (ET) for 10 Tips to "Show off on Social" […]
SYNC is an annual program that gives individuals 13+ who register two complete audiobook downloads per week–including new and favorite listens–each week for 14 weeks during the summer. It's free and available worldwide. Join Michele and Francisca from AudioFile and Lisa from OverDrive as they discuss the benefits of audiobooks, talk about this year's offerings, […]
Join us for a special look at our most recent and exciting addition to OverDrive - Databases & Streaming Media Services! In this one-hour session, we'll provide you with an overview of these services, including how to: Differentiate between access models Find and add this content in OverDrive Marketplace Manage budgets, invoices, and reports Discover […]
Recommended for partners transferring these services from RBdigital Join us for a special look at our most recent and exciting addition to OverDrive - Databases & Streaming Media Services! In this one-hour session, we'll provide you with an overview of these services, including how to: Differentiate between access models Find and add this content in […]
Recommended for partners transferring these services from RBdigital Join us for a special look at our most recent and exciting addition to OverDrive - Databases & Streaming Media Services! In this one-hour session, we'll provide you with an overview of these services, including how to: Differentiate between access models Find and add this content in […]
Join OverDrive’s Content Specialists for an overview of this summer’s most anticipated ebooks and audiobooks for adults in romance, memoir, and horror. We’ll share why readers love these genres and which standout titles you should keep your eye on! You won’t want to miss this lively discussion. Can't make it live? Register anyway to receive […]
Join OverDrive’s Content Specialists as we discuss books we're most looking forward to in the coming months. We'll share the most anticipated titles in Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery, and Young Adult genres, and hope you'll share your own picks with us during the session. Bonus: all registrants will receive links to the titles we discuss in […]
Do you ever wish your students engaged with books like they do with video games or social media? Or that you could make reading fun while meeting your students’ varied learning needs? Sora has all the tools to help you level up and make this a reality. Join OverDrive’s K-12 experts as we share ways […]
Don't miss this live webinar on Public Library CONNECT, a game-changing feature that helps kids read more and increases juvenile and young adult circulation. Public Library CONNECT enables students to borrow age-appropriate ebooks and audiobooks from their school and local public library’s digital collection. OverDrive experts will share how it works, how to sign up […]
How can Sora be a bridge between unfinished learning and thriving students? What can learning continuity, differentiation and inclusion, and data-driven decisions do to support all students amidst the widening educational gap? Join us to explore these topics and more with our OverDrive staff K-12 librarians. Live Q&A will be available. This session will be […]
This session is produced by SLJ and sponsored by OverDrive. With the holidays around the corner, now is a great time to build a holiday collection that showcases diversity, equality and inclusion to better represent all your students. From Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas to Kwanzaa, Diwali and New Year’s Eve, join OverDrive Education experts to […]
Join the hosts of the Professional Book Nerds podcast as they interview Natalie D. Richards about her book, Five Total Strangers, which is the Big Library Read featured title. A “page-turning thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end” (School Library Journal) about a road trip in a snowstorm that turns into bone-chilling […]
Effectively and efficiently manage your consortium’s digital collection to increase circulation and meet patron demand. Join OverDrive in this one-hour webinar as we share: Real-world examples of libraries’ collection development and management practices Marketplace tools to maximize your investment and save your staff time and effort Examples of how the OverDrive team can help Can’t […]
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 […]
This session is produced by LJ and sponsored by OverDrive. The end of the year is almost here and with it comes the holidays and new devices and new users to your digital library. It also brings our End of Year Sale and savings you won’t want to miss! Join three OverDrive staff librarians in […]
Learn how easy it is to get started with Sora, the student reading app! We’ll show you how to browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks, and tips for customizing the reading and listening experience in Sora. The webinar will also review where to find help and free, customizable Sora marketing resources. This webinar is great […]
Ready to take the next steps with Sora? Learn simple, straightforward ways to implement digital content into your current teaching practices. This Sora Connections session is intended for educators with a basic understanding of Sora who want to: Explore the evolving relationship between print and digital reading strategies Increase student equity, access, and engagement with […]
OverDrive will begin winding down the legacy OverDrive app by removing it from app stores in February 2022. Libby will soon be the primary app for users to enjoy your digital library. We invite you and your staff to join us for a live, informative session to: Learn more about the benefits of Libby Understand […]
Interested in creating digital book bins for your students? Want to set aside titles for a classroom or curriculum library? Learn how to offer exclusive access to digital titles for specific students by reserving titles and creating "content bundles." This Marketplace Connections session is intended for educators with a basic understanding of Marketplace and Sora […]
Ready to take the next steps with Sora? Learn simple, straightforward ways to implement digital formats such as comics & graphic novels, read-alongs, magazines, and Extras into your current teaching practices and curriculum. This Sora Connections session is intended for educators with a basic understanding of Sora who want to: Explore the evolving relationship between […]
Join OverDrive’s staff librarians as we discuss the books to look forward to this summer. We'll share the most anticipated titles, Canadian interest picks, and some "best of" books in the ever-popular mystery and romance genres. You'll also have a chance to share your own picks during the session. Bonus: all registrants will receive links […]
Join OverDrive experts to learn how to prepare a collection of reports that demonstrate the impact of your school's digital collection. In this session, you'll learn to: Run impactful reports to advocate for budget, access, and recognition. Improve workflow with SmartCarts and other automated features. Dive into data on usage, interest, and the health of […]
SYNC is back for 2022! SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+ that gives participants two thematically paired audiobooks each week for sixteen weeks. Titles are all available worldwide and change every Thursday at midnight Eastern Time during the season. Join Michele and Francisca from AudioFile and Lisa from OverDrive for this […]
All aboard the World Literary Tour! Mucho gusto! Next stop - Spain! Discover OverDrive's Spanish-language catalog and learn how you can support World Languages for your library or school with digital content. Join our experts for this live webinar to explore: OverDrive's Spanish catalog and featured Latin-American and European authors Shopping and selecting Spanish-language titles […]
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 […]