Stats to Circs: Librarian Tips for Leveraging Data to Better Serve Readers (October 2025)
Join OverDrive’s staff librarians for an enlightening session on what readers are doing and how you can manage your digital collection to best serve them. We’ll explore:
- Stats on what people in North America are reading and when.
- Tools in Marketplace to view your own community’s reading habits.
- Tips for purchasing titles in these categories on a limited budget.
TeachingBooks presents: Introducing Sora Discovery & Wishlist (October 2025)
Students and staff now have access to titles in your Sora collections directly from TeachingBooks! Titles can also be requested through the Sora Wishlist feature.
- Browser collections and view Sora titles
- Use the tools for preview and checkout
- Consider the power of voice and choice
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From Marketplace to Libby: 5 Essential Tools to Expand Reach & Save Time (September 2025)
Are you looking to personalize your library’s presence in Libby? Want to reach more users, increase title visibility, and highlight library staff expertise? Join OverDrive for a lively session with real-world examples of five essential Marketplace tools that expand your reach in Libby and save staff time.
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Campaigns to promote community reads and support library initiatives
- Custom notes for titles in Libby with Shelf Talkers
- “Smarter” shopping across lending models
- Tools to manage patron demand
- Lucky Day tips and tricks
Getting Started with TeachingBooks
Early Literacy
Library Media Staff
Creating an Educator Login
Sharing Resources
Creating Custom Reading Lists
Una introdución
Multi-Leveled Lessons
English Language Learners
Puzzles & Games
Teaching Ideas
Readers’ Advisory Using Discover Like Books
Puzzles & Games
Teaching Ideas
Create and participate in reading challenges
Buy titles for Sora using a TeachingBooks wishlist
10 Tips to Promote Sora like a Pro
Explore our top ten tips to help you promote Sora and your digital library at your school. Go step-by-step through each tip, or pick and choose the tips that you’re most interested in!
Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians (July 2026)
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 across six sensational genres, including horror, analog, myth and fairy tale retellings, and more. Genres will include titles for adult audiences.
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2025 Sora Bursts Series – Week 4
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2025 Sora Bursts Series – Week 2
2025 Sora Bursts Series – Week 1
Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Magic of Libby (August 2026)
Discover how to get the most out of Libby in this interactive deep-dive session. We’ll explore everyday features that make Libby powerful yet simple — plus answer common questions and walk through real-life scenarios.
You’ll learn about searching, managing loans and holds, using Libby with multiple libraries, tags, syncing across devices, app settings, help, and more.
Perfect for anyone who supports others using Libby — or just wants to feel more familiar with its everyday magic.
Getting Started with Kanopy (March 2026)
Learn how easy it is to get your patrons started with Kanopy, the streaming video solution for your library.
Summer Picks from OverDrive Librarians (April 2026)
Join OverDrive’s staff librarians to hear about the best books landing on your digital shelves this summer! We’re sharing can’t‑miss titles across six trending topics, including “the cover made me read it,” psychological thrills, magic and fantasy, family‑centered stories, and more. Genres will include titles for adult audiences.