Read an Ebook Day is almost here! Are your users ready?
For nearly 10 years, readers across the world have come together on September 18 to celebrate Read an Ebook Day! With ebooks, your next book is always one tap away and allows us to interact with books in new and exciting ways. This is why…
2 tips to make building your digital library a breeze this school year
1. Don’t forget these key reminders Straight from the desks of our digital content librarians, here are a few reminders that can help you start the year on the right foot. Check your holds and reorder expired titles and books with long wait times Weed…
What’s On My Teen’s Screen: Teen-Approved Libby, Kanopy and a Libby Extra Picks
By Tonya Briggs, Collection Development Manager My son, Cameron, loved to read and write books until the third and fourth grade. Even though his teachers always told me how much they enjoyed discussing class reading assignments with him and he scored high on reading tests,…
Simple ways to create reading accessibility with ebooks & audiobooks [Webinar]
Are there new strategies you’re trying this year to boost your students’ literacy? How do digital books factor into your plans? (And if the answer is that they don’t, then you might want to think again!) How digital fosters reading accessibility Ebooks and audiobooks can…
Meet the NY educator using digital books to help students “thrive and succeed!” [Sora Spotlight]
By: Kristen Hein, Account Manager The Sora Spotlight series showcases educators who’ve become Sora champions at their school. They’ve impressed us with their innovative strategies to implement the platform and engage students – and now, we’re asking them to share their stories so that we…
How one district improved its literacy outcomes with digital books
Recent NAEP data shows that reading scores have declined in more than half of all U.S. states – an unfortunate trend that started even before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted classroom learning across the country. Now, school districts are seeking new strategies to right the ship…
Coming soon to Libby: New ways for your patrons to enjoy OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive Magazines continue to grow in popularity among librarians and readers alike, and for good reason! With no circulation cap and unlimited simultaneous use, magazines are always available and patrons can enjoy every issue of every magazine. Magazines also help you expand the content variety…
Shop #WITMonth books, films, & more
By Shelia Mawdsley, Digital Content Librarian Twice a month, our team will assemble a thematic one-stop-shop collection of books, films, lists, and Libby Extras to provide a more seamless shopping experience. This week’s theme is Women in Translation Month. #WITMonth is a celebration every August…
Last chance: Enter our Sora back-to-school social giveaway! 🎉
Back-to-school is here, and to celebrate we’re running a social giveaway that offers educators the chance to win some swag and snacks. Follow a few simple steps and you just might be the lucky recipient of a care package that includes a soft Sora sweatshirt,…
Celebrate the new school year with new reads and new adventures
My nephew started Kindergarten last week. In the pictures my sister sent me, his smile was big beneath the bright blue hoodie he wore that resembled a beloved video game character. Growing up, I always loved the first day of school and the hope and…