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OverDrive Training

Staff knowledge is key to a successful 'Virtual Branch'

OverDrive provides classes to cover every aspect of your OverDrive download service. At the end of our training series, staff will feel comfortable promoting your download library and offering assistance to patrons. This means increased circulation for your library's Virtual Branch!

Classes are offered via convenient web conferencing. We can also arrange for your classes to be recorded for future use.

Questions? Please contact training@overdrive.com.

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Guided Tours

Learn at your own pace how to browse, check out, and download titles from a Virtual Branch website.

Course Catalog

Collection Development
Description Collection Checklist
With this collection checklist, you'll be quickly up to speed with online purchasing through OverDrive's 'Marketplace'. Best of all, you'll learn how to attract patrons to your Virtual Branch by creating an exciting and easy to maintain download collection.
Duration 1 hour
Who should attend Project Coordinators, Selectors, Technical Support Staff
Download Collection Checklist.ppt (11.5 MB)
Collection Checklist.pdf (2.2 MB)
Description OverDrive Advantage
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.
Duration 1 hour
Who should attend Project Coordinators, Selectors, Technical Support Staff
Download OverDrive Advantage.ppt (15.0 MB)
OverDrive Advantage.pdf (2.5 MB)
Community Outreach
Description Community Outreach
Learn creative techniques for introducing new patrons to your OverDrive download library. We'll showcase promotional ideas from high circulating libraries, plus you'll have a chance to share your own examples.
Duration 1 hour
Who should attend Project Coordinators; Community Outreach and Marketing Staff
Download Community Outreach.ppt (12.6 MB)
Community Outreach.pdf (2.2 MB)
Download Basics
Description Browse, Check Out, Download!
Learn how to browse, check out, and download from your library's Virtual Branch website. At the end of this course, staff should feel comfortable answering basic questions about your OverDrive download service.
Duration 1.5 hours
Who should attend All Staff
Download Browse Check Out Download.ppt (16.6 MB)
Browse Check Out Download.pdf (2.2 MB)
Evaluation
Description Real-Time Reports
We'll showcase reports which will best track circulation, new users, site traffic, and popular titles. Your team can then use these online reports to gauge how your Virtual Branch is doing, and track a path to future success.
Duration 1 hour
Who should attend Project Coordinators, Administrators, Selectors, Technical Support Staff
Download Reports.ppt (4.6 MB)
Reports.pdf (1.0 MB)
OverDrive Download Station
Description OverDrive Download Station
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 patrons.
Note: This course is scheduled for libraries who purchase OverDrive Download Station.
Duration 1 hour
Who should attend Project Coordinators; Technical Support, Community Outreach, Training, Marketing, and Public Service Staff
Download OverDrive Download Station.ppt (3.7 MB)
OverDrive Download Station.pdf (1.4 MB)
Patron Assistance
Description Patron Assistance
We'll help take your understanding of OverDrive download media to the next level so you can share your knowledge through support and training. We'll review patron scenarios, support tips, and online help resources.
Duration 1 hour
Who should attend Project Coordinators; Technical Support, Community Outreach, Training, and Public Service Staff
Download Patron Assistance.ppt (22.0 MB)
Patron Assistance.pdf (3.1 MB)