On the road with the Fiction & Film Tour
A month ago, we hit the road for the first ever Fiction and Film Tour! Part of the Check Out Your Library (COYL) movement, the tour will feature dozens of in-person events that shine a spotlight on libraries. Check Out Your Library is a multi-year…
Be In the Know on AI with Springer Nature
Looking to learn more about Artificial Intelligence – mainly what AI is and how to implement AI tools in the business industry? Then, look no further than author and Generative AI expert – Tom Taulli – and the titles he’s published with Springer Nature. Taulli…
Top 5 tools to personalize your library’s presence in Libby
Leverage OverDrive Marketplace’s suite of tools to connect with more readers, increase visibility of individual titles in your collection, highlight your curatorial expertise, and bring more of your library’s personality into the Libby app! 1. Featured title campaign editor With the Newsroom campaign editor, you…
Make your voice heard by voting for our SXSW panel!
Our public libraries are indispensable hubs for lifelong learning, community engagement, and so much more. As one of our most trusted local resources, libraries play a crucial role in empowering citizens, enhancing media literacy, and encouraging civic participation. One of the key principles of libraries…
Shop Back to School books, films & more
Kids are heading to the classroom with new pencils, new teachers, and some new areas of study. The classroom brings on challenges for many students in terms of learning new things, making friends, and discovering talents. Let’s make sure kids are armed with materials that…
Gear up for greatness with our ultimate Back to School checklist
As summer winds down, it’s time to gear up for another exciting school year! Even for public librarians it’s important to use this season to plan and prepare the kids and teens in your community to have a successful academic year. Learn about all the…
Reduce wait times and stock up today with OverDrive Max!
When fully utilized, OverDrive Max (ODMax) is usually the most cost-effective access model, providing the overall lowest cost per circ in the collection. ODMax allows libraries and schools to purchase bundles of checkouts for individual titles with no expiration date. With over 1 million titles now available in ODMax, there is something…
9 unique library book clubs to reinvent your reading routine
Whether you’re a seasoned pro and have been hosting book clubs at your library for years or this is a new role and programming opportunity for you, book clubs are always a great way to engage with the readers in your community and encourage connection…
Coming soon! Big Movie Watch returns with Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game
Kanopy’s film club Big Movie Watch is almost here, this time with the true story of Roger Sharpe, GQ writer and real-life pinball wizard, who helped overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball. Oh yes, I’m talking about the bright, colorful machines with flashing…
Academic librarian spotlight: Michael Kirby
Librarians are some of the most important people on a university campus. Not only are they friendly faces by the circulation desk, but they are helpful resources for students and faculty. And for Kanopy and Libby, they are our ambassadors on campus. We are continuing…