In case you missed it: Essential on-demand staff trainings from April
Missed our staff trainings from April? Luckily you can find this month’s webinars and view archived recordings of previous webinars on the Resource Center! April library staff trainings Panel Perspectives: Learn How Librarians Engage Readers with Digital Magazines, Comics, and Graphic Novels Is your library…
May recommended lists you don’t want to miss
April showers have brought May flowers, and these books are blooming! May marks the release of some major blockbusters that your patrons have been waiting for. It’s also time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Mother’s Day is right around the…
May the fourth be with you and your digital collection with these free marketing kits from OverDrive
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a little girl would fall so much in love with a movie franchise set in space she would request to have a Stars Wars birthday party complete with droid invitations. Okay. I was actually, like,…
Promote your digital collection with ease using SmartyCat for Libby
Between planning and hosting library programs, helping patrons find their next great read, creating curated collections for Libby and more, staff time is at a premium. It’s also one of your greatest assets, which is why it’s so important to find opportunities to make their…
Tortured Poets Department Reads and Watches
Depending on when you’re reading this, you either are patiently (or not-so-patiently) waiting for Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, to come out or you have been listening to it nonstop, as it is after April 19, 2024. I guess you could be…
Be In the Know with Kensington!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get a first look at Kensington’s summer and fall 2024 titles, including special appearances by authors and editors, with our next In the Know presentation on Tuesday, May 14 at 1:30pm EST. Register now! This exclusive virtual event…
Harris County Public Library is empowering democracy by providing local voter guides in Libby
In today’s digital age, access to information is key to empowering citizens and fostering democracy. With the upcoming elections, staying informed about candidates and issues is more important than ever. That’s why libraries like the Harris County Public Library (HCPL) in Texas are taking innovative…
Kapow! Supercharge your library with these comics & graphic novels now available in OverDrive MAX
Want to be a superhero in your community? Add comics & graphic novels from Marvel and Humainoids, Inc., now available in the popular OverDrive MAX lending model! With OverDrive MAX, libraries can stock bundles of 100 loans with no expiration date. From improving visual literacy…
April recommended lists you don’t want to miss
April’s arrival means spring has officially begun and the days are finally lasting longer! With it also comes many new things to celebrate, including Earth Day and National Poetry Month. And apparently a Solar Eclipse that you may have heard a thing or two about….
Tips to supercharge your digital library and more at PLA 2024!
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!…