Libby gets an update and takes you on a tour
Anytime a new user or resident walks through the doors of a library it can turn into somewhat of an interview. The librarians at the information desk get to play 20 questions regarding how they can help this new reader get started. “Do you have…
Finding new audiobook listeners through popular podcasts
By: Adam Sockel, Marketing & Communications Specialist Podcasts are wildly popular. I am not breaking news with that statement. The number of people who enjoy listening to podcasts on a weekly basis has continued to grow year over year. In fact, according to Podcasting Insights, 40%…
Connecting your physical and digital collections
When we launched our eReading Rooms for Kids and Teens several years ago, the idea was simple. We wanted to create a safe, digital space where young readers could find age-appropriate titles, giving parents peace of mind. Kids could search through the website and parents never need…
Webcast: Market digital books to kids and teens in your community
By: Briana Johnson-Sims, OverDrive Training Specialist Digital learning technology is proven to help students study, focus, and get better grades. Your digital library has an important role to play in student success, and Team OverDrive is here to help you with our newest special webcast,…
New year, new training webcasts
By: Courtney Sveda, Training Specialist Here at OverDrive, we love to innovate. We continually update our products with new features and improvements, and our monthly library webcasts are no exception. The Training team wants to ensure our live sessions meet your needs when it comes…
What we’re reading for Black History Month
By: Adam Sockel, Marketing & Communications Specialist and co-host of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. I grew up a fortunate reader. Though my family was not wealthy, my parents always had the means to provide as many books as I could read. Library and bookstore…
The Digital Bookmobile Hits the Road in 2018
By: Lauren Bajda, Digital Media Events Specialists Ed. Note: this blog was originally posted on the Digital Bookmobile’s blog. Follow along for frequent events and tour updates. The Digital Bookmobile is geared up and ready to hit the road in 2018! After taking a two…
A Picture is worth a thousand words, Instagram how-tos
By: Abbie Frank, OverDrive Outreach Specialist Each day, 1.2 billion people around the world use social media and two million advertisers utilize these sites to market their brand. Instagram alone has 500 million active monthly users. For beginners, posting on complex platforms like Instagram can…
Brush up on the beasts: Host a Harry Potter Book Night
By: Rickie Mascia, OverDrive Social Media Specialist Join us in celebrating the Wizarding World titles once again, with the return of Harry Potter Book Night, on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Devoted to the stories that brought us characters such as Harry, Ron and Hermione and magical creatures…
6 Tips on How Libby Can Help You Read More in 2018
By: Rickie Mascia, OverDrive Social Media Specialist Many bookish people are starting 2018 off with new reading goals and high hopes to read more than the year before. With titles piling up on “To Be Read” lists, it can be difficult to stay on track…
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