| Public libraries and schools have distinct needs, and since 2007, we've been tailoring the School Digital Library with school-centric features. Reading is a fundamental building block of learning, and OverDrive is committed to supporting literacy campaigns and curriculum needs. If you haven’t had a chance to explore all that we have to offer for your classroom, here are 10 ways an OverDrive digital library helps your school: - Search or browse by school levels and measurements. The levels menu includes Interest Level, ATOS Level, Lexile Measure and Reading Level, which all help students find titles that match their aptitude.
- Instant access with OverDrive Read. Students can sample and read eBooks instantly, with no setup or authorization process.
- Every device, everywhere. That's our goal, and your digital titles will be accessible on computers, smart phones, tablets and even a TV.
- Over 1 million titles to choose from. Combine popular fiction with study guides, foreign language titles, college prep and more to create a comprehensive library. We even have education-focused streaming video titles perfect for incorporating into your curriculum!
- A classroom set no longer weighs 30 pounds. You can purchase multiple copies or a Simultaneous Use plan for some publishers, and Project Gutenberg contains many classics that each student can download at the same time.
- Give exclusive access to your students with OverDrive Advantage. Any school that is part of a shared collection (district-wide service, for example) can purchase titles that are available to their students only.
- Summer, snow day, holiday? Still open! Students have access to your digital library at any time, and it's a great resource for summer reading assignments.
- Not just for students. Add professional development titles and teaching resources to benefit your teachers and library staff, and highlight them as a custom group on your collections menu.
- Engage in 21st century learning with Test Drive. Give students hands-on practice and learn how to offer devices like an iPad for lending with OverDrive Test Drive.
- Empower your students by letting them help build your collection. Students can make recommendations and place holds, letting you know what they want to read.
MARC records, eBook Express, a multi-lingual interface and marketing assistance are just a few examples of free, added-value benefits in addition to this Top 10 list. We are constantly striving to deliver the best digital library experience possible for you and your students, and if there's anything that would improve the site, please let your Account Specialist know. And if there's anything I missed, we'd love to hear what's on your Top 10 list!
Beau Livengood is an Account Specialist at OverDrive.  |
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