Getting Started with Sora – Students
Educators: share this link with your students so they can learn Sora step-by-step.
Getting Started with Sora – Educators
Educators: Learn Sora step-by-step.
Libby Extras
(Formerly Databases & Streaming Media Services)
Finding and adding additional content in Overdrive Marketplace
Get started with Local Content
Curate magazine collections
Learn how to curate magazines for your patrons’ enjoyment.
Subscriptions
Metered Access (MA)
Learn about purchasing titles in the Metered Access (MA) lending model.
One Copy One User (OCOU)
Learn about purchasing titles in the One Copy One User (OCOU) lending model.
Marketplace Support
Learn how to be your own support specialist with support tools and help resources.
Manage MARC Express records
Learn how to review and update your MARC record preferences, access MARC Express deliveries, and generate ad hoc records.
User Login Manager overview
Create Smart Lists
How to create Smart Lists in OverDrive Marketplace
- 0:17 Overview
- 02:13 How to get started
- 03:03 Add Smart List
- 03:36 User demand and budget
- 06:13 Smart List specifics
- 16:00 Scheduling
Create Holds Manager plans
Class Sets for Academic Libraries
Learn how to get started with Class Sets for your Academic Library.
Cost Per Circ (CPC)
Learn about purchasing titles in the Cost Per Circ (CPC) lending model:
0:00-0:54: Overview of the CPC lending model
0:55-1:22: How to find CPC titles in OverDrive Marketplace
1:23-2:00: Overview of how to find and manage your CPC budgets
2:01-4:00: Demonstration of creating a budget, adding titles to a budget, and reviewing budget details
4:00-5:45: Example CPC use cases and additional resources
Manage Advantage
This 30-minute video will take you through Marketplace as an Advantage user.
Learn the subtle differences in searching for titles, running reports, and managing your collection from the Advantage perspective.
For more detailed information about the processes mentioned in this video, please feel free to reference:
Manage admin tools
Review and purchase carts
Create and edit carts
Build and edit shopping carts, organize carts while you shop, automate carts, modify carts.
Search for titles
Log in and navigate
Learn how to log in and navigate the Marketplace website.
Introduction to Marketplace (5 m)
Take a bird’s-eye view of Marketplace! Learn how easy it is to use our online shopping and administrative portal and where to get quick access to help and support, when needed.
Getting Started with Libby (January 2025)
Learn how easy it is to get patrons started with Libby, the library reading app, including how to browse and borrow on a mobile device, tips for customizing the experience, and where to find Libby marketing and help resources.
Navigating Your OverDrive School Website
Navigate and borrow titles from your school’s OverDrive website.
Holds overview
Learn what digital holds are, how they are affected by lending models, and how patrons take action when they become available.
Weeding overview
Marketplace Insights overview
Lucky Day
Learn how to make select copies of in-demand titles available for shorter lending periods with no holds.
Lending models overview
Take a bird’s eye view of all the lending models available in OverDrive Marketplace.
Prefer a walkthrough of all lending models available in Marketplace in one place? View our Self-Paced module here.
Get started on a new device
Looking for a compatible device? Visit https://help.overdrive.com/#devices? for help
What is the Libby app?
Libby is a new app for readers to discover and enjoy eBooks and audiobooks from the library. Inspired by user and library feedback, Libby was designed to get people reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Learn more about Libby at: https://resources.overdrive.com/meet-libby/.
Who is the Libby app intended for?
Libby is designed for public libraries, targeting new readers.
What is Sora?
Sora is a new app being designed just for students and OverDrive K-12 school library partners. We expect to launch the Sora app in 2018.
How are the collections on our digital library website’s homepage created?
Marketplace users with the Curate permission can create auto-generated and custom collections for your library’s OverDrive site via the CURATE interface in OverDrive Marketplace.
How do I feature custom collections on my digital library website?
In OverDrive Marketplace, users with the Curate permission can customize collections featured on your digital library website. You will find the curation interface under the CURATE tab in Marketplace. To learn more about curated collections for your digital library website, including step by step instructions, visit Marketplace Help > Curating.
My library is interested in OverDrive APIs. Where can I find more information and apply for access?
Visit the OverDrive Developer Portal to explore the APIs and apply for access.
My library is interested in OverDrive’s eReading Room for Kids. Where can I find more information?
The eReading Room for Kids or Teens is a customizable section of a public library’s OverDrive-powered website that displays content only for children or young adult readers. Additional details can be found at our eReading Room product page. Contact your Content Sales Specialist for more information.
My library is hosting sessions to teach users about the service. Do you have resources available to help us prepare?
Yes. Before your session, make sure your staff is knowledgeable about the OverDrive user experience by viewing our on-demand trainings in the Resource Center. Visit the Training Templates tab to download and customize OverDrive presentations and demonstration checklists.