This week, public librarians will be arriving in Columbus, Ohio for the 2024 Public Library Association conference. If you are going to be attending PLA 2024, be sure to visit Team OverDrive in Booth #2223 as we share exciting Libby updates, Kanopy news, and more!  

We also will have several presentations happening in our booth throughout the conference. After every session we will be giving away a Samsung Galaxy Tab so be sure to make time to sit in on one of the sessions below. 

OverDrive Booth Presentations at PLA 2024 

Accelerate your Digital Library Performance 

Discover exciting enhancements to our services and features that empower you to optimize your digital library to meet the needs of your staff and patrons. 

Marketing Best Practices to Supercharge your Digital Library 

Learn how to engage your community with diverse content, outreach strategies and compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. 

How Kanopy is Revolutionizing Streaming: A Deep Dive into its Content, Features and Impact 

Streaming media services are increasing prices and incorporating ads. Patrons are looking for other options and you can help! Learn about the variety of films, TV shows, documentaries and kids programming Kanopy has to offer along with the hybrid purchasing options like pay per use and subscription bundles. Join Kanopy as they share partner experiences in implementing a multi model approach to increase access and alleviate challenges in the streaming media industry. 

About the author: Jill Grunenwald is a Marketing & Communications Specialist on the North America Public Library Marketing Team. A former librarian, she joined OverDrive in 2015. Outside of the office she can be found writing, hanging out with her cats, collecting more Tarot decks than she has room for, and playing competitive pinball. Her favorite genre is something she calls “Murder at an educational institution that involves a close-knit group of suspicious characters.”