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OverDrive Around the World: Chinese Publishers & Chinese Content

April 23rd, 2013 No comments

I’ve always wanted to travel the world. I want to fill my passport with stamps from across the globe, eat exotic food and hold a monkey. I’m probably not going to reach those goals anytime soon but it’s nice to…

Ideas for Promoting Your OverDrive School Library

               

It’s never easy captivating the attention of a child. Believe me, I was one of those kids. However, I know from experience, that a great book will do it every time. Being a teacher…

Don’t Miss Out—Training Month Ends Soon

September 19th, 2012 No comments

We’re getting ready to close the curtain on Training Month, and we couldn’t be more proud of the turnout for our “Next Generation Digital Library” webinars. Thanks for your participation and feedback.

 

Of course, there are still three shows…

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Training Month To Feature Learning Modules

August 31st, 2012 6 comments

The big show is almost here! Training Month 2012 begins Sept. 5, which makes this tech week, and means I can finally focus on the most important thing: what I’m going to wear!

 

While we can’t wait to raise…

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Win Prizes During Training Month 2012

August 22nd, 2012 5 comments

You know what I love? Prizes. I never win anything, though, not even the telescope I desperately wanted when I was selling Girl Scout cookies. But truthfully, I was kind of a lazy Girl Scout. My grandmother bought three boxes…

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Savor the Harvest: eBooks on Fruits and Vegetables

August 17th, 2012 No comments

I’m always surprised when August hits. I love summer, and although August is still part of the season, it’s like summer’s final act. It means school is right around the corner. It means football season is about to start. It…

Get Your Seats for Training Month!

August 6th, 2012 2 comments

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s almost time! The final touches have been added, and we’re all ready to raise the curtain on Next Generation Digital Library. It looks like you’re just as eager as we are, because seats are quickly filling

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Live Chat is now available through Training Month!

July 31st, 2012 1 comment

One of our favorite trainers, Kara, gives us the rundown on the exciting new Live Chat feature available now for Training Month…

Me:  Good morning Siri, where am I?

Siri:  You are here [shows map].

Me:  Great, got coffee?

Siri:…

Registration Now Open for Training Month!

July 17th, 2012 1 comment

It’s finally here, folks—registration is now open for Next Generation Digital Library, the main attraction of Training Month 2012.

Who: Library & school staff
What: Next Generation Digital Library live training sessions
When: September 5 – 28, 2012

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Save the Date for Training Month

Here at OverDrive, summer brings a haze of excitement: Sizzling sales, hot titles, page-to-screen blockbusters and the pure joy of flip-flops. And while September may seem a ways away, the advent of summer also means registration for Training Month is…

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