10 cozy holiday picture books to read around the fire
The holidays are here, and while they may not be accompanied by quite as much hustle and bustle as in…
Join OverDrive Education at #ISTE20
The 2020 edition of the ISTE Conference & Expo is here! While the all-virtual edtech conference definitely looks a little…
For Chicago Public Schools, a special donation with no waitlists: “A Promised Land”
During an online assembly on Nov. 23, former President Barack Obama invited Chicago Public Schools high school students to read…
Make a list & check it twice: 5 key end-of-year tips for schools
For most of us, 2020 is a probably a year we’ll be happy to see end. From the seemingly endless…
‘Tis the season to be GRATEFUL
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist During this season, we often call to mind what we are grateful for. I know…
OverDrive training kits: Planning tools for the virtual classroom
By: Gabby Cregan, Training Specialist and Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager Is this the new normal? The 2020 school year has…
Upcoming webinars: Getting Started with Sora & Getting Started with OverDrive Marketplace
With the school year in full swing, OverDrive’s Training team is hard at work making sure you have the tools…
New survey highlights increased ebook usage by schools amid COVID-19
A new survey from OverDrive Education reveals that ebooks have become even more essential to learning during the 2020-2021 school…
FALL in love with these NEW resources!
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist I am loathe to admit it, but I am definitely one of those “all the…
Something wicked this way comes: 13 Hallo-week reading recs from Team OverDrive
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager and Demon Hunter…and Gatherer This has been a tough year for spooky get-togethers. We are…
New no-cost books for schools: “Spanish Titles for Young Readers”
OverDrive is committed to providing your school with no-cost, simultaneous access collections to help meet increased demand for digital content. …
Sora Saves Series: Save time, money & energy with Sora NOW
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist In the very interesting times we find ourselves in, the biggest considerations in most of…
3 tips to keep students engaged during school closures & simplify remote learning
Contributed by: Amy Ragan, EdS, Librarian at the American International School of Budapest With the school year underway, there are…
Discover digital comics from OverDrive & add some POW to your school’s collection
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager I was once asked during a job interview what my superpower would be in the…
One Copy/One User, Metered Access & more: A practical guide to purchasing models
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager and Alecia Mouhanna, Marketing & Communications Specialist Meet Denise Brown. Denise is a (fictional) school…