Books for dog lovers
We all know librarians love them some cats, but I have a confession: I’m a total dog person! The first book I ever checked out from the library was The Poky Little Puppy. Growing up, we always had dogs and they were treated as family…
Lettuce Turnip the Beet on Gardening Books!
SPRINGTIME HAS ARRIVED! That means planting season is nearly here for gardeners. Soon gardens will be bursting with basil, overrun by hidden zucchini, and smelling like summer. But before you begin, take a look at these helpful books to help you plan, decorate, and grow…
Girl on the Train Read-Alikes
If you’ve heard anything about the latest in marriage thriller novels this year, you know that the one to read is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. But, if you’ve been trying to get your hands on it through your library (as you…
Recommended Read-Alikes
Looking to add some new titles to your digital collection? Check out our newly redesigned Read Alike page! Handpicked by our staff librarians, these lists can be very helpful in finding popular, high-circulating content that your patrons are sure to enjoy. To help you navigate easier,…
eHighlights Adult Edition- April & May
The arrival of a new month brings another great edition of our Adult eHighlights catalog. April and May are both amazing months for new books so I’m sure you’ll love browsing through all the great new titles. My personal favorites this month include Oliver Sacks’…
#WeNeedDiverseBooks
A fantastic campaign started one year ago in April of 2014 to address the lack of children’s literature with diverse voices. It is called We Need Diverse Books. Ellen Oh, the President of the organization, said “Armed with statistics, we knew that the lack of…
Reviewing The Children’s Crusade by Ann Packer
I still remember when my mom gave me Ann Packer’s The Dive from Clausen’s Pier, for two reasons. One: I could not put it down and suffered a night without sleep, followed by a day of dark circles under eyes and stumbling. Two: it made…
Reviewing House of Echoes by Brandon Duffy
My husband and I often daydream about selling all of our possessions and buying a little cabin in the middle of the woods in Vermont or upstate New York. We could read books all day and listen to music; he could write and I could…
Streamline purchasing: Updates to carts for expiring Metered Access titles
Managing your Metered Access content and keeping up with user demand can be a challenge. We’re committed to simplifying this process, and saving you time and effort on repurchasing expiring Metered Access titles. Earlier this year, we introduced features to assist selectors with shopping and…
Librarian’s Share: Providing learning tools for the staff
(Ed. Note: This post was written by Cathy Daane of the Madison Metropolitan School District and discusses how they trained their staff and provide them with easy access to answers about their OverDrive service.) When the Madison Metropolitan School District decided to start an OverDrive…
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