Need training right away? View these courses at your convenience … plus pause, stop and fast forward to suit your learning style.
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Kindle Demo |
For U.S. libraries - get quickly up to speed with purchasing titles and the new user experience for library eBooks on Kindle devices or Kindle reading apps. | 20 minutes | All areas of the library (U.S. libraries only) |
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Advantage Collection Create a custom collection for your library |
For libraries who are part of an OverDrive shared collection, you can create a custom collection just for your users. In this class, you'll learn all about OverDrive Advantage ... how to purchase titles, tips and tricks for ordering, and basic guidance for your users. | 45 minutes | Collection development: Advantage collections |
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Collection Checklist Your roadmap to successful purchasing |
With OverDrive’s collection checklist, you'll be quickly up to speed with online ordering. Best of all, you'll learn how to attract users to your digital library by creating an exciting and easy to maintain digital collection. | 45 minutes | Collection development |
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Community Outreach Maximize circs … get the word out |
Learn creative marketing techniques for introducing new users to your OverDrive service and build a base of returning users. We'll showcase a range of promotional ideas that you can implement online, inside and outside your library. | 40 minutes | Outreach |
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Education Evolution Digital ideas for a digital classroom |
Discover how you can easily integrate School Download Library into your classroom. Plus, we’ll share creative ways to get your students excited about digital books. | 15 minutes | Classrooms |
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Just the Basics Browse, check out, download! |
Learn how to browse, check out, and download OverDrive titles. At the end of this course, staff should feel comfortable answering basic questions about your OverDrive service. |
45 minutes | Public service, Outreach, Support, Training |
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Download Station: Self-service audiobook downloads … at your library |
OverDrive Download Station is software that enables a public Internet station to also serve as a self-service download kiosk. This class will help prepare staff to demonstrate OverDrive Download Station and answer basic questions from users. | 20 minutes | Libraries offering Download Station |
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Going Mobile How-To Videos from OverDrive |
View instructional videos for OverDrive’s mobile app and various devices. Check back often for new series. | 0:20 – 3:00 per video | Public service, Outreach, Support, Training |
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Patron Assistance: Become an OverDrive Specialist |
We'll help take your understanding of your OverDrive service to the next level so you can share your knowledge through support and training. We'll review frequently asked questions, support tips, and online help resources. | 60 minutes | Public service, Outreach, Support, Training |
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Real-Time Reports Chart a path to success |
We'll showcase reports which best track circulation, new patrons, site traffic, and popular titles. Your team can then evaluate how your Virtual Branch is doing and chart a path to future success. | 40 minutes | Administration, Collection Development |
