Best Practices for OverDrive Advantage Collections

This guide outlines best practices for libraries to build, maintain, and grow an OverDrive Advantage collection. The Advantage program allows consortium members to purchase and curate additional titles specifically for their users, facilitating a customized digital collection that caters to user interests and reduces wait times for popular books. The document details several key steps for building an Advantage collection, including coordinating with the consortium to determine participation levels, signing up for the program, and purchasing titles tailored for users. It emphasizes the importance of managing holds, utilizing Notify Me tags, and adopting a Cost Per Circ model for purchasing titles. Additionally, the guide suggests curating lists to enhance visibility and engagement with the Advantage collection. To maintain the collection, libraries are encouraged to order MARC records, track success through Marketplace reports, and regularly update content. The guide also highlights the potential benefits of purchasing Libby Extras and considering the Advantage Plus feature to expand access.