Academic libraries: 10 quick ways to increase usage of your digital collection this year
By Molly McNamara, Marketing Manager It’s the most wonderful time of the year – a new academic year is here for many colleges and universities! Whether you’re getting ready to welcome students to campus or they’ve already begun, now is one of the best times…
We’re here to help your library prepare for Black History Month
February is almost here and we want to help your library as it prepares to celebrate Black authors and stories. Save big with our Black History Month sale Between now and Feb. 17, celebrate Black History Month with thousands of titles on sale lifting up…
Happy Holidays from the Resource Center
By Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist (To the tune of Jingle Bell Rock) Holi-day, Holi-day, Holiday kit! Holiday cards and social graph-ics Post em, send em, it’ll be fun ‘Cause the best season has begun Holi-day, Holi-day, Holiday Kit! Making this rhyme took some time Download…
Tips to promote Libby this holiday season
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s also a busy time of year, especially for your digital library! With reading challenges wrapping up, holiday travel, kids occupying themselves over break, and new devices under the tree, libraries…
Engage more readers with magazines
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist Do you have magazines in your OverDrive digital collection? This format is a fan favorite with over 3,000 unlimited simultaneous use magazine titles for both kids and adults. Patrons will be pleased to know they no longer need to…
Libby Spotlight: Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (OH)
By Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist “Alone, we can do a little. Together, we can do a lot.” Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (OH), a member of The Ohio Digital Library, exemplified this quote in their outreach efforts for Libby and their digital collection. We first…
Customized marketing for your college library
By Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist You already know that Libby is one of the easiest ways for college students to access and read (or listen!) to digital content on their phone or tablet. But did you know, here at OverDrive, we have a team…
The Digital Bookmobile Team is now offering virtual patron training
By: Joe Skelley, Marketing & Events Specialist After canceling the 2020 Digital Bookmobile tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Digital Bookmobile team quickly pivoted to offer virtual Libby training webinars to libraries who had their tour stops canceled. After the great success of these…
Upcoming webinar: Promoting your digital library during the COVID-19 pandemic & beyond
By Annie Suhy, Outreach Services Specialist In this upside-down world, one fact has remained true: libraries have continued to discover innovative ways to reach readers, both in person and virtually, and prove their value as communities change. The 24/7 digital collection has served as a…
Resources to promote your digital collection during library closures
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist The global health crisis has changed the way we live, work, play, and learn. With businesses, schools, and libraries closed around the world, your digital collection has become invaluable to your community and can be a lifeline for entertainment and…