Celebrating Heritage Months in Higher Education Libraries with Libby and Kanopy
Heritage months like Black History Month, Native American Heritage Month, Pride Month, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month offer higher education librarians powerful opportunities to spotlight diverse voices, foster dialogue, and celebrate identity. By leveraging your Libby and Kanopy collections, you can create…
Libby and Read with Jenna Team Up to Bring Book Club Favorites to Library Cardholders
Readers can now easily discover and borrow book club picks with Libby Cleveland, OH – September 30, 2025 — Libby, the library reading app, today announced a new partnership with Read with Jenna, the popular book club founded by TODAY Show co-host Jenna Bush Hager….
Libby + Read with Jenna: A New Chapter for Book Lovers at Your Library
We’ve got some exciting news for public libraries and book lovers everywhere: Libby is teaming up with Read with Jenna! 🎉 That’s right, the book club that’s been filling TBR lists since 2019 is now easier than ever for your patrons to explore. Starting September…
Spotlight Sessions at Digipalooza 2025: Inspiration Meets Innovation
Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas, bold inspiration, or a renewed sense of purpose, these sessions taking place at Digipalooza 2025 are can’t-miss moments from the conference lineup. Learn all about what Digipalooza has to offer. Here is just a taste of what you can expect: …
Enter to Win $1,000 in Content Credit and Boost Engagement With Patrons Using This Libby Feature
Each time I visit my local library with my two sons, most of my time is spent chasing them through the kids’ shelves and making sure to clean up after them in the play area. By the time we need to head out, I have…
Meet the MA educator using a shared digital collection to expand the reach of the traditional school library [Sora Spotlight]
The Sora Spotlight series profiles educators who’ve become Sora champions at their school, impressing us with their creative strategies to get more students reading digitally. To inspire us all to find new ways to reach learners across our communities, we’ve asked them to share their…
Marketplace Spotlight: New Event & Donation Campaigns in “Newsroom Campaign Editor” for Libraries
As libraries continue to evolve in how they reach and engage their communities, so does OverDrive. You can now use the Newsroom Campaign Editor to create library event and donation campaigns to promote library fundraisers, initiatives, and other happenings to your patrons in Libby. Connecting…
Best Practices to Engage Your Community: 5 Marketing Tips to Spotlight Your Library’s Events and Services
Promoting your library’s events and services is essential to helping you reach more of your community. Whether you’re promoting services like Libby and Kanopy or upcoming events like author talks, the following five strategies will help you effectively reach your target audiences. #1 Print Media Not…
Exploring Portuguese Content in Libby and Kanopy: Rio de Janeiro
Exploring Rio de Janeiro: A Cultural and Literary Treasure The 2025 World Literary Tour is excited to spotlight the vibrant and culturally vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Known for its stunning beaches, iconic carnival celebrations, and lush landscapes, Rio is also a historic…
OverDrive and Youth Communication Announce Co-Produced Anthologies Spotlighting Teen Stories
Fifteen anthologies now available exclusively for libraries and schools through Libby and Sora Cleveland, OH – September 17, 2024 – Today, OverDrive announced fifteen anthologies created in partnership with Youth Communication, a nonprofit youth media organization that promotes youth literacy and civic engagement through youth-led…
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