Let our training team help you help your patrons
By: Briana Johnson-Sims, Training Specialist Public Service Announcement: OverDrive has all the tools you need to help new and existing OverDrive users; you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for our free Help Resources webcast on Tuesday, May 15th at 2:00PM ET to…
Increase digital collection engagement and usage by marketing to the older adults in your community
By: Courtney Sveda, OverDrive Training Specialist Your library’s digital collection is filled with titles of interest for all types of readers, which makes it an excellent resource for your patrons. However, when it comes to gaining patron interest, having the right titles is only part…
Special webcast: SYNC Audiobooks for Teens – 2018 summer reading program
By: Shannon Hunt, Training Manager The OverDrive Training team is happy to partner with AudioFile magazine once again to bring you all the news and information you need to know about SYNC Audiobooks for Teens 2018, which returns this year on April 26th. SYNC is…
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…
How Mid-Continent Public Library uses training to create eBook experts and reach new circulation goals
A key component to the success of a digital service is awareness. We’re proud of the the apps, websites and products we create as well as the world class content we provide, but if library patrons aren’t aware that digital reading is an option to…
OverDrive Help Wanted: We’ve Got It Here!
By: Courtney Sveda, OverDrive Training Specialist Getting users started with your library’s digital collection is easier than ever… but what happens if they run into a technical issue? It’s important that, once readers decide to go digital, you can support them should they run into any technical…
5 Ways to Prepare Your Digital Library for the Holiday Rush
By: Annie Suhy, Collection Development Analyst Get ready. Get set. Hold on to your candy canes. We’re fast approaching one of the highest circulation seasons of the year for your digital collection! It’s no secret among librarians that the holiday boom comes just after Christmas…
Let Team OverDrive Help You Prepare for the Holidays and Beyond
By Shannon L. Hunt, Training Manager I turned on the radio this morning and heard The Chipmunks singing Frosty the Snowman, which can only mean one thing… the holidays are officially here! I love this time of year – twinkle lights, holiday parties, visits with…
Have You Met Libby Yet? – Get Introduced During November’s Live Library Webcasts
By: Courtney Sveda, OverDrive Training Specialist Libby is the newest one-tap reading app from OverDrive that has delighted readers with its ease of use and fun, interactive design. Libby is perfect for first time users looking to access your library’s digital collection or even those users…