An IL district bridges the reading access gap with public library partnership
Located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Kirby School District 140 serves more than 3,500 students in preschool through eighth grade. Like many schools in 2020, the district — which includes two middle and five elementary schools — was not fully prepared for some of…
How digital books became a classroom essential for one MI high school
How can you be sure you’re getting the most out of your ebook and audiobook collection in Sora? How do you keep students exploring and engaged all year (yes, even during summer) long? Get an inside look from a top Sora reading district! In under…
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,…
Now available! Books+Publishing reviews for library & school digital catalogs
Libraries and schools around the world now have access to Books+Publishing reviews, which focuses on Australian and New Zealand published books. With 30 new reviews added each month, some reviews will be available as early as three months before the book’s publication date. Established in…
Picture this: Final days to save up to 50% on 70,000+ children’s books
Books that we loved when we were young tend to hold a special place in our hearts, no matter how long it’s been since we aged away from them. Many of us can keenly recall our most beloved childhood favorites and may even still have…
10 lyrically written reads for the “tortured poet” in every student
By: Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia, Social Media Specialist As Taylor Swift unveils her latest album masterpiece, The Tortured Poets Department, it’s no surprise that her exploration of the five stages of grief is captivating audiences worldwide, who are drawn in by the vibrancy of her lyrics, poignant…
Listen up! Thousands of Macmillan Audio titles now available in CPC!
Reduce hold times and fill your Always Available curated collections, because thousands of audiobooks from Macmillan Audio are now available in Cost-Per-Circ! This is a great way to meet patron demand on popular audiobooks from Macmillan Audio including Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty, Friends,…
The power of a direct link: Connect students with digital books on Sora
Whether you’re looking to recommend choice reading titles, introduce a new format, or “assign” a book for class, direct links can help teachers and librarians just like you connect readers with digital titles on Sora. New to direct linking? Try it yourself: Sign into Sora…
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…