School Stars Returns Feb. 7, 2022!
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist I always look forward to the new year. It brings new beginnings and new commitments. Often, new shows launch (and that’s great for me, because I think over the last two years I’ve watched all of Netflix. All of it)….
Introducing Sora Extras: Learning resources through the student reading app
Looking for new educational resources to keep students learning and growing in the Sora reading app? You’re in luck! We’re excited to share that Sora Extras — a new category of content to help you reach and engage more students — are now available for…
Join the Sora team at #FETC 2022!
The Future of Education Technology Conference – better known as FETC – is back Jan. 25-Jan. 28, and the Sora reading app team is looking forward to the opportunity to connect with our school partners for a few days! The exhibition hall opens on Jan….
LibLearnX Spotlight Sessions from OverDrive
The American Library Association’s new Library Learning Experience (LibLearnX) virtual conference is here! As part of LibLearnX 2022, OverDrive is hosting multiple live presentations for librarians and other attendees to learn more about our features and services. Each presentation will last approximately 15 minutes, with…
TeachingBooks named a 2021 Common Sense Selection for Learning
We’re excited to announce that TeachingBooks has been named a 2021 Common Sense Selection for Learning! According to Common Sense Education, Common Sense Selections for Learning are characterized as best-in-class media resources and tools that facilitate great learning experiences for students and educators. The selections…
Be In the Know with Revell Romance!
Join us on Wed., Feb. 9, 2022 at 2pm ET for a special catalog presentation from Baker Publishing Group imprint, Revell. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear authors speak and present on their newest titles. This preview of Revell’s latest romance titles will…
Over 120 library systems reach 1 million digital checkouts in 2021
We had another record-setting year in digital reading, with libraries, schools, colleges and companies circulating half a billion titles through OverDrive in 2021. We also had a record 121 library systems surpass one million digital checkouts in 2021. This includes 22 library systems hitting this…
New year, new webinars!
By: Emma Dwyer, Product Trainer And just like that, it’s 2022! The Training team is happy to share an exciting revamp of our webinars for this year. To reach more audiences and explore more topics we now offer multiple, specialized webinars to keep you inspired…
Sora Spotlight: Meet K.C. Boyd, Librarian at Jefferson Academy (District of Columbia)
In this recurring series, we’ll 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 thoughts and…
Sacramento Public Library helps patrons pursue their crafting passions with Craftsy
For Sacramento Public Library (SPL) ILS Administrator Matt Hill, adding online crafting courses through Craftsy was all about meeting demand from his 750,000 card holders spread across 28 branches around the California state capital. “We actually did have a large interest in craft-type resources, especially…