The next Big Library Read is a week away!
Our global ebook club Big Library Read (BLR) is almost here! From April 4 – April 18, readers all over the world will be able to check out the ebook and audiobook of Music is History by Questlove without waitlist or holds. Music Is History…
Be In the Know with Bethany House!
Join us on Tuesday, April 12 at 1:30pm ET for a special catalog presentation from Baker Publishing Group imprint, Bethany House. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear authors speak and present on their newest titles and for an exclusive look into staff picks…
Sign up for free Libby Extras demo access
Interested in seeing what musical instruments are available in ArtistWorks? Or what crafting passions your patrons can pursue in Craftsy and Craftsy en Español? Looking to discover what topics your users can learn about through Universal Class? Sign up now to access a free demo…
How the Alameda County Library encourages lifelong learning with The Great Courses
For Stacy R.J. Tomaszewski, electronic resources librarian at the Alameda County Library, the online classes available through The Great Courses were a natural fit for the California library. “Our population really likes to learn,” she said, referring to the nearly 600,000 people that make up…
Announcing OverDrive Hub
Today we are announcing new custom outreach tools, data reporting dashboards and catalog management services to empower librarians to reach and engage patrons more efficiently. With the OverDrive Hub, librarians will have new ways to connect with their community and reach new users. These tools…
Join us on our world literary tour
We are launching our World Literary Tour and inviting all of our partners along for the ride. Each month we will be highlighting a different destination with our recommended lists, from which you will learn interesting facts about the languages, cultures, and literature. Travel the…
Las Vegas Library Director is a driving force for innovation
Update 3/16/22: ALA awards the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District the 2022 ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award for its “Bringing the Library to Transit Riders” program. Kelvin Watson, Executive Director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD), is always looking for…
New Libby Extra: Craftsy en Español
March is craft month and what better way to celebrate than my adding Craftsy en Español to your digital collection! This new Libby Extras offering is a cost-per-circ-based service that offers crafting videos, tutorials and additional resources for creative makers in Spanish. Please note Craftsy…
Save big with GraphicAudio Starter Packages
Listen up, because you won’t want to miss these special savings from GraphicAudio! This award-winning audiobook company produces book-length full cast dramatizations complete with cinematic music and sound effects. This immersive audiobook experience is unlike any other and we’re excited to bring you four package…
Big Library Read marketing kits available for academic libraries
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist Calling all academic libraries! What? Big Library Read is a no-cost reading program that connects readers on your college campus with the same ebook at the same time without any wait lists or holds. We’re excited to announce the next…