What academic libraries need to know about American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provided $40 billion in COVID-19 aid to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), accessible through Sept. 30, 2023. Below are details on how ARPA/HEERF funds will be allocated, how they must be used and helpful resources…
Digital Library Collections Serve More Readers at Lower Cost
June 24, 2021 – Access models, community reading programs and librarian curation help meet surge in demand during COVID-19 shutdown
Digital Shift in Schools Accelerates During ’20-’21 School Year
June 24, 2021 – OverDrive Education reports growth in schools using ebooks and audiobooks and creates resources to help schools navigate government funding (ESF or ESSER)
Celebrate Pride Month with iNDIEFLIX
A few months ago we announced we added new Databases & Streaming Media services to Marketplace. These services include a wide variety of compelling content providers that offer new opportunities to engage your community with entertainment, education, and unique digital experiences. You can add these new services…
Announcing advocate and author Anita Hill as our closing keynote speaker at Digipalooza ‘21
If you haven’t yet registered for Digipalooza ‘21, now is the time because we are so excited to announce author and advocate Anita Hill will be our closing keynote speaker! Registration for Digipalooza ’21 is only $39 for our 3 half-day virtual conference, making it…
Big Library Read is almost here!
Our global ebook club Big Library Read (BLR) is right around the corner! From June 28 – July 12, the ebook of The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa will be available without waitlists or holds. This thrilling and atmospheric novel is about a new husband…
School-Library Partnerships Expand Access to Ebooks and Digital Audiobooks for Students
June 14, 2021 – Public Library CONNECT multiplies choice reading options to help students read more
Live Webinar: Using ARPA Funding to Support Your Digital Collection
On Wed., June 16th from 11 AM – 12 PM (ET), OverDrive is hosting a free webinar for library staff who plan to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to purchase digital content. During this live session, we’ll offer a demonstration of new Marketplace…
Digipalooza ’21 is almost here. Have you registered yet?
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist It’s almost time for Digipalooza ’21 and we can’t wait to gather virtually with all of our library partners for a unique blend of education, networking, and fun. Registration is only $39 for our 3 half-day virtual conference,…