Keep your patrons informed with Ground News and OverDrive Magazines
Librarians know that information literacy is one of the most important skills users can have. These days it is more important than ever that your communities have accurate and up-to-date information on both a national and global scale, and we’re here to help. Empower patrons…
Turn library cards into never-ending Qello concert tickets
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist In 1995, when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened up here in Cleveland, my dad scored two tickets to the Grand Opening Concert at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. This was a once-in-a-lifetime concert, with performances…
Turn your patrons’ resolutions into reality with Libby Extras
As of Nov. 1, 2023, Universal Class is no longer available for purchase through OverDrive. Visit the Resource Center to learn more about all of our other Libby Extras offerings. Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but I love the start of the…
All the collectible and antique identification tools your users will ever need in this Libby Extra from Kovels.com
By: Kovels.com The identity and worth of an antique or collectible often hinges on the maker’s mark. These marks are essential in identifying many antiques and collectibles like pottery and porcelain, dolls and toys, and glass and metal works. Marks can help determine an object’s…
Beginner-friendly projects from Craftsy to use in your winter library programming
Hugely popular with creative makers of all types, Craftsy is a Libby Extra that offers premium crafting videos, tutorials and additional resources across an expansive array of interests. With more than 3,000 hours of content and over 1,300 courses from expert instructors, Craftsy empowers your…
Practical guidance on how to settle a collector’s estate, from Libby Extras and Kovels.com
By Kovels.com Settling a late loved one’s estate can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. The loss of a family member is the beginning of a journey filled with emotion and hard decisions. If the person accumulated a lifetime of antiques and collectibles the…
5 ways to support the writers in your community during NaNoWriMo
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), one of my favorite times of the year. Started in 1999, NaNoWriMo offers a simple but daunting challenge: write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days (I said it was daunting!). I’ve participated in NaNoWriMo several times,…
Empower your patrons to think critically with our newest Libby Extra!
Libraries have always been on the front lines of providing their communities with the most up-to-date news and accurate information. Ground News is an essential information literary resource that you’ll want to add to your digital library today. With access to over 50,000 news sources,…
Classical Music Month? There’s a Libby Extra for that!
From a childhood introduction to Peter and the Wolf thanks to my preschool teacher mother to listening to the Nutcracker Suite every December, or playing selections from Stravinsky’s Firebird in high school concert band to even writing a paper on Holst’s The Planets in college…
Celebrate Self-Improvement Month with these Libby Extras
As of Nov. 1, 2023, Universal Class is no longer available for purchase through OverDrive. Visit the Resource Center to learn more about all of our other Libby Extras offerings. September is National Self-Improvement Month and now you can provide your patrons with personal development…