Encourage creativity with Craftsy and a Library of Things
Library of Things are growing in popularity for those libraries wanting to offer their community lendable items outside of books, movies, and magazines. These nontraditional collections aren’t new; Grosse Point Public Library in Michigan has been lending out tools since the 1940s. But in recent…
Must-Read Hispanic Fiction
By Marisa Arancibia If you have been sleeping on translated and English-original works by Hispanic authors, then it’s time to quickly remedy that and discover just how many amazing reads you’ve been missing! Below you will find books by Chilean, Argentinian, and Spanish authors ranging…
Innovation in Japan: Unique “hybrid library” uses digital to reach more of the community
By: Molly McNamara Digi-Tosho-Shinshu is the first “hybrid library” for the Nagano Prefecture in Japan, a library that serves its 77 local municipalities with access to both a shared digital library and the traditional physical library. Japan’s libraries often serve as only physical spaces, tending…
Say Bonjour to the next stop on our World Literary Tour
Gertrude Stein once wrote, “America is my country and Paris is my home town.” In the 1920s, American writers and artists including Stein, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Pablo Picasso famously made Paris their home. A century later, we may not be able to…
Get spicy with OverDrive staff training this March
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager They say variety is the spice of life; if that’s true, OverDrive’s staff training series for March is 5 chili pepper emoji spicy! There truly is something for everyone this month. Expand Content Discovery and Leverage Patron Interests with Libby…
Kanopy Celebrates Women’s History Month 2023
By: Kanopy From its origins as a weeklong observance to a federally recognized annual month-long celebration dedicated to the role of women in our history, Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to learn and reflect. We are proud to support our library partners by…
The Digipalooza 2023 countdown is on! 4 can’t-miss sessions
Believe it or not, but Digipalooza ‘23 is less than six months away! This year’s theme is Forward Together, and we hope you will register to join us August 9-11, 2023 in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, for a unique blend of education, networking, and…
Mark your calendars for our 2023 Big Library Read dates!
With a new year comes new digital book clubs for our partners! We’ve already started looking forward to new adventures in the upcoming year, including selecting our 2023 Big Library Read (BLR) dates. But first, we want to thank all the librarians, educators, students, and…
5 tips to reach more readers with new Access+ Collections (number 3 is our favorite!)
We know maximizing your budget while still meeting demand for digital content can be challenging. Especially now, when more people are discovering your digital offerings for the first time. Our new Access+ Collections are designed so you can find engaging ebook and audiobooks titles in…
You’ll love these savings from RBmedia
This Valentine’s Day through June 30th, give your patrons more of the audiobooks they love thanks to a special offer from RBmedia! More savings and more lending models for more readers Save up to 20% on thousands of audiobooks across all RBmedia catalogs, including Recorded…