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Big Library Read is coming soon!

May 7th, 2013 No comments

Last week we announced the new Big Library Read initiative as a joint effort between Sourcebooks, OverDrive and public libraries worldwide.  It’s a unique program (May 15-June 1) designed to unite the world in reading the same…

Enter to Win the 2013 Digital Library Champions contest!

April 30th, 2013 No comments

 

What makes a successful and high circulating digital collection? There are many best practices including a diverse and regularly refreshed collection of eBooks and audiobooks, staff training and active marketing and outreach efforts.

 

This year, we…

National Library Workers’ Day Swag Pack Winners!

April 29th, 2013 No comments

During National Library Week, we recognized library workers for the dedication in serving their communities. To show our appreciation, we offered eBook Swag Packs for the best responses to an easy question: Why does your library love eBooks?

Outreach Training: Spring and Summer eBook Marketing Ideas

April 26th, 2013 1 comment

April showers bring May… Community Outreach trainings? I know that’s not how that expression usually goes but it’s true for us here at OverDrive. We’re gearing up for our next open Community Outreach marketing training on Thursday May

Device Specific How- to Guides Now Available

April 22nd, 2013 11 comments

As you may have noticed, with the creation of OverDrive’s new Partner Portal, our Learning Center received a facelift as well. This change is not simply cosmetic! At the Learning Center, you’ll find updates to our On

Celebrate Teen Literature Day: Hooray for YA!

April 17th, 2013 4 comments

                         

 

Throughout National Library Week, we’ve honored our beloved library workers, put a spotlight on the Digital Bookmobile

OverDrive Digital Library Champions Contest: Coming Soon!

April 16th, 2013 No comments

 

 

Attention OverDrive Partners! Do you excel with eBooks? Are you an audiobook ambassador? An eBook educator? Marketing maven? Promotional powerhouse? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions or are at least curious as to what…

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…

Marketing Idea: Start a Digital Book Club

April 1st, 2013 No comments

Let’s keep this blog post short and to the point. Book clubs are a great way to bring readers together to talk about books while building upon their sense of community with the library. Why not take some of the…

Marketing Materials to Spark Conversation

March 27th, 2013 No comments

Spring is just around the corner and for many of us, myself included, it means we can finally come out of hibernation mode. Cheers to finally enjoying outdoor activities like bike rides, walking around town and wandering into the library!…