1. From Research to Funding to Engagement
The Life Cycle of Your Digital Library

2. Why OverDrive? District-wide secondary 1-to-1 iPad rollout slated
Frustrated with multiple e-book platforms
Fiction e-book selections limited
Enthusiastic personal OverDrive user via the public library

3. The Funds Presented the idea to district librarians
Contacted OverDrive for a quote
Scheduled a meeting with the Superintendent of Instruction
Individual campuses could fund half the cost
Needed district help to fund the other half

4. The Sell
Great new literacy tool utilizing the expensive district-provided technology
Equalizing resource: home library for all students
Adaptive features accommodate learner needs
Combat the summer slide: 24/7/365 access

5. The Sell
Place resources at students’ fingertips…no excuse to be without a book in class
Engaging format
Quick delivery of new titles

6. Then… I showed him the public library’s OverDrive resources
He set up an account and began using it
The next time I saw him, he told me the books he had read on OverDrive
He became a user of the product, enabling him to see the value of it for our schools

7. Register for the raffle!
Don’t Forget…
Register for the raffle!

8. The Rollout
Worked closely with the OverDrive team, who provided comprehensive resources to make the rollout successful
Utilized free online marketing tools

10. The Rollout
Worked closely with the OverDrive team, who provided comprehensive personalized resources to make the rollout successful
Utilized free online marketing tools
Placed links on school websites
Set up tables at Open House

11. The Rollout
Walked every student through downloading, setting up, and using the app
Walked teachers through downloading, setting up, and using the app
And…repeat!
Watched usage grow consistently each year

12. Thank you for joining us!
Jeri Rossi Library Media Specialist Deer Park High School – South Campus Deer Park, TX