By Katie Blachman Take a moment to imagine you’re at the library and you get a question from a user over the phone, over email, or in-person about Libby… Do you feel comfortable answering their question?… Do you know which features in Libby will best…
Looking to energize your library’s programming and outreach in 2025? We’ve got you covered! From engaging book clubs and film events to ready-to-use marketing materials, here’s a round-up of key resources designed to help Canadian public libraries connect with their communities. Lights, Camera, Canada! Discover…
V.E. Schwab’s southern-gothic debut, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, was officially released on June 10, sending fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and the Shades of Magic series scrambling for copies. Libraries can expect strong demand from readers drawn to atmospheric,…
Summer is just around the corner (and is finally starting to feel like it after this remarkably chilly springtime in Ohio), which means that I’ll be tearing through my audiobook listen-list during my summer travel plans, home renovations, and yardwork. Since having kids, time to…
June is an exciting time for reading. With the beginning of summer and vacation season, it’s a perfect time for beach reads and road trip listening. June is also Pride Month and National Audiobook Appreciation Month, and Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th. Below are…
OverDrive’s most recent recorded In the Know presentation in collaboration with Springer Nature spotlights a timely and thought-provoking topic – why social science matters. Public and academic librarians and patrons seeking to deepen their understanding of the evolving role social science plays in shaping our…
With June almost upon us that means one thing for libraries across the country: the start of summer reading. Which also means the culmination of months of hard work for the librarians who have been preparing for it. This year’s theme is Color Our World,…
By Emma Dwyer We recently hosted a live webinar to help library staff support patrons using Kanopy, the streaming video platform for libraries Whether you’re new to Kanopy or just need a refresher, this session has everything covered. Webinar highlights Trainers Lisa and Lauren…
Perhaps I am alone in this, or maybe not, but while I cannot stand to watch a horror movie, I am addicted to Stephen King novels. Just the novels, not the movies. I still remember being in high school, sitting by the pool during one…
We’re excited to share a fresh update from Kanopy! Starting May 23, Kanopy is officially launching a new tagline: Stream Smarter. This change is all about messaging. Kanopy’s logo and visual identity remain the same—just now enhanced with a new tagline. Why the Change? You…
By Lauren Bajda, Product Trainer Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Picks from OverDrive Librarians webinar! Alicia, Kristin, Sarah, and Sydney had so much fun sharing a variety of books and films to take you through the sunny season — from…
Each time I visit my local library with my two sons, most of my time is spent chasing them through the kids’ shelves and making sure to clean up after them in the play area. By the time we need to head out, I have…
