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.
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Public library, academic, corporate partners
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Libby. Consider watching our Getting Started with Libby webinar for a thorough overview.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience
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.
- 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, academic, and professional staff who support OverDrive digital library patrons.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience
Register to join the OverDrive team LIVE on March 12 at 7 PM EST for the first inaugural Libby Book Awards Ceremony, hosted by
Professional Book Nerds co-hosts Emma Dwyer and Joe Skelley. This hour-long event will recognize the finalists, winners and honorable mentions and will be livestreamed on
YouTube and Facebook.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Join OverDrive’s training team for this Simulive 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.
- Tips for customizing the experience.
- Answers to frequently asked questions from end users.
- Where to find Libby marketing and help resources.
Time: 8:00 AM Perth / 11:00 AM Sydney / 1:00 PM Auckland
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: This session will benefit public library and professional staff who support OverDrive digital library patrons.
Notes:
- Time on sidebar is shown in Eastern Standard.
- Please see above listings for your time zone or view the Zoom registration to convert to your time zone.
- In the follow-up email, we’ll include the recording of the live January 18th webinar.
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 posting Libby news and TikTok videos for years, this session is for you!
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: This session will benefit Public library, academic, and/or professional partners.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience.
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 Libby users
- Answering the most frequently asked questions
- Supporting users through common troubleshooting issues
- Navigating and leveraging help resources
Suggested pre-requisites: Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Libby
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: This session will benefit Public library, academic, and/or professional partners who support users.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience.
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 these highly anticipated updates! We’ll provide an overview, high level demonstration, examples of how libraries are already benefiting, and additional resources for you and your community.
Suggested pre-requisites: Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Libby and/or OverDrive Marketplace.
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: This session will benefit public, professional, and academic library partners.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience.
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 each of the 14 exciting and unique Extra options
- How patrons discover and access Extras in the Libby app
- How libraries add these services easily through OverDrive Marketplace
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Public library partners.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience.
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 encourage you to review these FAQs prior to the session.
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Public library, academic, and professional partners. We specifically recommend marketing, training, support, and reference staff.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience
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 the roadmap to wind down the OverDrive app
- Get answers to frequently asked questions
- Know where to go for more information and resources
- Take next steps to prepare your community today
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: This webinar is open to all OverDrive public library, academic, and corporate library partners. We specifically recommend marketing, training, support, and reference staff attend this session.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience
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 session, you’ll learn how to:
- Prepare for a basic Libby training – virtually or in-person
- Deliver a demonstration in our suggested order
- Implement polls and quizzes to engage users
- Promote the event to maximize attendance
At the end of this session, our OverDrive experts will provide you with a complimentary training kit, jam packed with everything you need to train your users. You don’t want to miss this, register today!
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Public library staff
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience.
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.
- 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, academic, and professional staff who support OverDrive digital library patrons.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience