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New User Assistance Training Makes Troubleshooting Easy

May 8th, 2013 No comments

Recently we have seen an increase in requests for more information and training on user assistance. Rest assured, you have been heard! We completely revamped the User Assistance (formerly Patron Assistance) training course with a new, simple ‘scenario, explanation and…

Learn How to Use the New Content Reserve in Less than 5 Minutes

May 2nd, 2013 No comments

 

I get shopping anxiety very easily. If I’m in a store, any store, for more than 15 or 20 minutes, I get antsy and have to get going. Coupled with my inability to make quick decisions when faced…

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

Top Ten OverDrive Support Solutions

February 18th, 2013 No comments

It’s February, and unless you’re Phil Connors, it’s the shortest month. By this time of year, users are getting the hang of those new devices they received for the holidays, the weather is (hopefully) showing signs of spring, and…

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Contest Winner Shares eBook Promo Ideas: “Start With the Staff”

November 27th, 2012 No comments

When we were reviewing entries to the 2012 Outreach Program Contest, grand-prize winner Mid-Continent Public Library impressed us with its comprehensive approach to promoting its eBook collection. MCPL electronic resources trainer Pam Vogt was part of a multi-department team that…

Announcing Winners of Training Month Raffle

October 10th, 2012 No comments

More than 6,000 of you joined us for live panel presentations of “Next Generation Digital Library” during Training Month 2012. Throughout September, we dug into the details of OverDrive Read, previewed the faster, streamlined Content Reserve, and…

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Don’t Miss Thursday’s Outreach Training

October 1st, 2012 No comments

Why is autumn the perfect time to pick up the pace with promotional efforts for your OverDrive service?

 

  1. Here in the United States, summer is over, and so are the days spent soaking up the sun’s rays.

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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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