Get the new year started with Sora
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist As we settle into a new year, join the Training team at OverDrive for our live, recurring webinar series, Getting Started with Sora. This session is great for partners new to OverDrive and for those who would like a refresher…
Roar into the ‘20s with OverDrive’s “Best of” webinar
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist The decade is drawing to a close, which means it’s almost time for the ‘20s again! This isn’t Jay Gatsby’s ‘20s, and while hindsight is 20/20, foresight is, too, and we want to help you prepare for 2020…
Library and School Sharing Made Easy
by Regis Coustillac, OverDrive Education Account Manager The value of the library During my childhood summers, when my siblings and I were self-propelled motors, my mother, a public-school teacher, had to find ways to pacify her rambunctious children. For the woman who spent nearly a…
Discover new and trending content for smart collection development
September is always a huge month for new books, and this one is no different. I personally have the ones written by M.A. and S.K. (these titles/authors need no mention, they have enough publicity) waiting for me on my shelf in Libby, and I’m excited…
3 ways to create a foreign language lesson plan with Sora
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager Hola, educators! Whether you’ve got students who are just learning their “le” from their “la” or you’re diving into des études plus avancées (more advanced study), chances are you’re looking for engaging and creative ways to make language come alive…
Back-to-School Webinar Series — Fun, fast and free!
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager For most educators, “back-to-school,” isn’t the specific day they return to school after summer break or even a general time of year — it’s a state of mind. And, typically, the state of that mind is busy! Once the back-to-school…
It’s your Lucky Day—new library webcast!
By Courtney Sveda, Training Specialist Do you struggle filling holds for your most popular titles? Your lucky day is here! One of OverDrive’s newest features for both the digital library website and Libby has been making waves this summer. Lucky Day allows libraries to make…
Soar into Summer with Sora: Webcast Recap
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Specialist HERE’S WHAT YOU MISSED LAST MONTH If you couldn’t attend Soar into Summer with Sora, our last live webcast of the 2018-2019 school year, you still have time to catch up on the fun conversation and practical tips we shared…
Meet the new OverDrive Marketplace Insights tab
By Courtney Sveda, Training Specialist Big changes have come to the Insights tab of OverDrive Marketplace. Finding information on the current activity of your collection is easier than ever. Select the Insights tab to view a summary page with current checkouts, holds, and unique users….
Register today for OverDrive’s upcoming webcast to learn how to maximize your Advantage collection
By Emma Dwyer, Content Specialist Ever wondered about the differences between Advantage and Advantage Plus? Have you been unsure of how to run reports for your Advantage account or how to better manage patron holds and recommendations? Need a refresher on how to curate for…