What’s New in Training this September
By: Emma Dwyer, Product Trainer In the blink of an eye, summer 2022 has come and gone! Hopefully, it was a chance for you to rest and prep for the rest of the year. To aid in your continued learning, OverDrive’s Training team has compiled…
Unpack new student reading during our 2022 Back to School Sale!
It’s September, and that means that for many North American schools, the 2022 back-to-school season is in full swing. Amid all the hustle and bustle, this is also a great time to reevaluate and update your digital collection, so that your students can get off…
Let your imagination sing during Library Card Sign-Up Month
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist I got my first library card when I was in grade school. I’m fairly certain it was part of an annual field trip to the local library that all the kids would take at the end of every…
Celebrate Self-Improvement Month with these Libby Extras
As of Nov. 1, 2023, Universal Class is no longer available for purchase through OverDrive. Visit the Resource Center to learn more about all of our other Libby Extras offerings. September is National Self-Improvement Month and now you can provide your patrons with personal development…
Sora Sweet Reads 2022 has ended! How’d we do?
That’s a wrap on another sweet summer of reading in the Sora app! The 2022 edition of Sora Sweet Reads (May 4 – Aug. 17) has officially concluded, and while we’re sad to see it go, we’re also excited to get back into the swing…
Register now for Digipalooza ‘23!
For the first time since 2017, Digipalooza will be hosted in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and we hope you’ll join us! Our international user group conference is a unique opportunity for our library partners to connect with peers, discover the latest OverDrive innovations, and…
New Method Learning courses available!
You may already use Method Learning’s test prep solutions to help the students in your community raise their ACT and SAT scores. Now, Method Learning is expanding their offerings to include Financial Literacy and Academic Success courses you’ll want to add to your library or…
Sora Spotlight: Kara Montgomery-Roa, Teacher Specialist at Garey High School (CA)
In our recurring Sora Spotlight series, we feature a different librarian, media specialist or educator who’s become a Sora champion at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students. We’ve asked them to share their…
Entertain and educate patrons with a free Libby Extras demo
As of Nov. 1, 2023, Universal Class is no longer available for purchase through OverDrive. Visit the Resource Center to learn more about all of our other Libby Extras offerings. Sign up now to access a free demo and explore all of the new content…
Read an Ebook Day is right around the corner!
Believe it or not, September is almost here. In addition to Library Card Sign Up Month and Banned Books Week, September brings us one of the best holidays: Read an Ebook Day! Every September 18th, ebook readers from around the globe come together and celebrate…