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Back to School Webinar Tomorrow, FAQ: WSDLC Membership Invoices, and more!

Back to School Webinar Tomorrow, FAQ: WSDLC Membership Invoices, and more!

Back to School Webinar TOMORROW Join OverDrive Account Executive Connie Bowman on Wednesday September 15th from 3:00pm to 3:30pm for a webinar to get [re]oriented to OverDrive’s Sora. Topics to be covered include an overview on Sora, how to use OverDrive Marketplace, resources to help schools make the most of their WSDLC membership, and more! You canContinue Reading Back to School Webinar Tomorrow, FAQ: WSDLC Membership Invoices, and more!

August’s Usage Stats, Back to School Webinar: Recording Link + Next Webinar’s Details, OverDrive’s New “Student Dashboard”, and more!

August’s Usage Stats, Back to School Webinar: Recording Link + Next Webinar’s Details, OverDrive’s New “Student Dashboard”, and more!

August’s Usage Statistics The WSDLC’s consortium-wide usage statistics for last month have been compiled and are ready to be viewed. While circulation numbers are low, they follow 2020’s trend of less use while students are out of the classroom. Taking a brief look ahead, August saw 2,759 individuals check out titles, while as of thisContinue Reading August’s Usage Stats, Back to School Webinar: Recording Link + Next Webinar’s Details, OverDrive’s New “Student Dashboard”, and more!

Back to School Webinar TODAY, Flipped Classrooms: Getting Started, and More!

Back to School Webinar TODAY, Flipped Classrooms: Getting Started, and More!

The 2020-21 membership year is drawing to an end, and we are ready to take on 2021-22 with gusto! Join Us At 3PM TODAY For A Back School Webinar! Join WSDLC Project Manager Sara Gold and OverDrive Account Executive Connie Bowman for a webinar to get [re]oriented to OverDrive’s Sora as the 2021-22 school yearContinue Reading Back to School Webinar TODAY, Flipped Classrooms: Getting Started, and More!

Flipped Classrooms: Getting Started Begins Next Week + Two Opportunities for a Back to School Webinar

Flipped Classrooms: Getting Started Begins Next Week + Two Opportunities for a Back to School Webinar

This week’s message is a short one, however we hope that the two resources we are sharing are helpful to you all as you get settled back in and ready for the new school year to begin! Flipped Classroom Training Begins Next Week! During our Flipped Classroom months, materials are available for members to review,Continue Reading Flipped Classrooms: Getting Started Begins Next Week + Two Opportunities for a Back to School Webinar

Flipped Classrooms, OverDrive Media Center is now OverDrive Digital Showcase, & Back to School Webinars Coming Soon

Flipped Classrooms, OverDrive Media Center is now OverDrive Digital Showcase, & Back to School Webinars Coming Soon

Flipped Classroom Trainings Begin September 1st! The WSDLC’s Flipped Classroom Trainings are designed to help new members get acquainted with OverDrive, as well as well as serving as a refresher for returning members. Each month is dedicated to a different topic, and in addition to having available materials for members to review on their ownContinue Reading Flipped Classrooms, OverDrive Media Center is now OverDrive Digital Showcase, & Back to School Webinars Coming Soon

Back to School OverDrive Webinars, Digipalooza ’21 Recap, & Last Call on 2021-22 Membership Renewals

Back to School OverDrive Webinars, Digipalooza ’21 Recap, & Last Call on 2021-22 Membership Renewals

Happy Tuesday! Coming Soon: Back to School Webinars WSDLC project managers and the OverDrive team are getting ready to host a couple of back to school webinars to help our members get back in to the swing of things. Topics will include new features coming to Sora, tips and tricks, and content access level functionality.Continue Reading Back to School OverDrive Webinars, Digipalooza ’21 Recap, & Last Call on 2021-22 Membership Renewals

July’s Usage Statistics, An FAQ Answered, and More!

July’s Usage Statistics, An FAQ Answered, and More!

It’s hard to believe August is upon us already!   July’s Usage Statistics The WSDLC’s consortium-wide usage statistics for last month have been compiled and are ready to be viewed. July 2021 followed previous years’ trends with usage dipping downwards as students are spending their time outside the classroom. Collections are also continuing to grow, withContinue Reading July’s Usage Statistics, An FAQ Answered, and More!

2022 BOB, Intellectual Freedom Resources, Digipalooza 21 & WSDLC Renewals

2022 BOB, Intellectual Freedom Resources, Digipalooza 21 & WSDLC Renewals

We hope everyone has been able to keep cool this week! 2022 Battle of the Books In June, WEMTA released the book titles for 2022’s Battle of the Books. We are gearing up and making sure multiple copies of these titles are available for students through SORA to aid in participation. Not sure what BattleContinue Reading 2022 BOB, Intellectual Freedom Resources, Digipalooza 21 & WSDLC Renewals