Turn library cards into never-ending Qello concert tickets
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist In 1995, when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened up here in Cleveland, my dad scored two tickets to the Grand Opening Concert at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. This was a once-in-a-lifetime concert, with performances…
Readers have checked out one billion titles through Libby app
On January 21, 2023, An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lepena became the one billionth title checked out through the Libby app. (Shout out to that user at Arkansas Digital Library Consortium!) That’s right: One billion. Jennifer Chilcoat, Director of the Arkansas State Library where the…
Confessions of a literary shopaholic (or: 3 ways to buy $10K in books in 30 minutes)
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager A few years ago, I lucked into a problem. I was asked by a very high up higher-up to build a unique digital collection (I am not a librarian) for readers of all ages (I’d never taught kids younger than…
Stop in on Sora at TCEA 2023!
It’s been a busy week for the Sora reading app team! If you missed us at #FETC23 in New Orleans, you’ll have another chance to connect at the 2023 TCEA Convention and Exposition (Jan. 30 – Feb. 2) in San Antonio. Swing by Booth #1672…
Be in the Know with DK and Star Wars!
Join us on Tuesday, February 7 at 11am EST for a behind-the-scenes conversation about how DK’s fan-favorite Star Wars books get made. Register today for our first In the Know presentation of 2023 featuring DK’s Managing Editor, Emma Grange, and Senior Editor, Matt Jones, who…
Save the date: School Stars returns February 6!
By: Emily Tara, Integrated Marketing Specialist Can you believe that January is already coming to a close? I hope you all – wherever you are – have had a wonderful start to the new year! We often speak of the new year as a time…
Empowering all libraries at LibLearnX 2023
Soon, the library world will be in New Orleans for LibLearnX and Team OverDrive can’t wait! Visit us in Booth #725 to learn Libby news, exciting updates to our Notify Me service, updates from Kanopy, and more! OverDrive Presentations at LibLearnX 2023 Empowering all Libraries:…
Hop into the Year of the Rabbit with our World Literary Tour
Our World Literary Tour is back! 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. Next stop: China Just in time for the Lunar New Year we are…
Celebrate Black History Month with Kanopy
As February approaches, we’re pleased to announce our updated lineup for Black History Month 2023. Our programming team has been hard at work curating a fully refreshed collection of films that highlight the contributions of African Americans and honor the Black experience across North America….
Join the Sora team at the National Future of Education Technology Conference 2023!
Are you attending #FETC2023 in New Orleans this week (Jan. 24-26)? If so, be sure to swing by Booth #2843 to check out everything the Sora team has in store! You can schedule a sit-down with a team member, attend an in-booth presentation from one…