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 * FEATURES


UPGRADE TO LIBBY.

In early 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. We encourage you to make
the switch to Libby, our newer reading app. Libby is made by the same people,
with the same goal of connecting you to your library and to your favorite books,
audiobooks, and magazines.

Download Libby or visit libbyapp.com to get started.


WHY IS THIS HAPPENING NOW?

We launched the Libby app in 2017, with the goal of creating a simple and
intuitive library app that builds on the core experience from the OverDrive app.
We closely reviewed what was working with the OverDrive app and what could be
improved. During this time, we didn't want to interrupt the experience for
users, so the two apps have both been available.

Thanks to feedback from librarians and readers like you, Libby is now a great
app for everyone and there's no longer a reason to have two apps that do the
same thing. If you've enjoyed using the OverDrive app, we really hope you'll
love Libby.



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THE LIBRARY READING APP

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GETTING STARTED


1. FIND YOUR LIBRARY AND SIGN IN

When you open Libby, you’ll be guided through simple setup steps to find your
library and sign in with your card.


2. SYNC YOUR OVERDRIVE WISH LIST

Once you’re signed in, you’ll be prompted to sync your OverDrive wish list from
an in-app notification.


3. START READING & LISTENING

Browse your library and find something new to borrow, or start reading the
current loans on your Shelf .


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We've made a lot of changes and additions to Libby in the past few years. If
you've tried Libby in the past and weren't convinced, we encourage you check the
FAQs below and try the app again. You'll find a list of top questions about how
your favorite OverDrive app features work in Libby.


WHY SHOULD I SWITCH TO LIBBY?

The OverDrive app is no longer under active development, meaning that we won't
be adding new features or updates. We are planning to discontinue the OverDrive
app in early 2023.

Libby, on the other hand, continues to have new features and updates added based
on reader and librarian feedback. Libby offers many unique features and options
that are not available in the OverDrive app. We hope you'll give them a try.

Features unique to Libby include:

 * A central Shelf: Loans and holds from all your libraries are automatically
   added to your Shelf .
 * Improvements to navigating book series: Easily find the next book in a
   series from search results, title details, and your Shelf. Libby makes it
   easier than ever to discover books in a series.
 * Unlimited tags: Create custom tags to categorize books however you’d like,
   and use Libby’s smart tags to track what you've borrowed or get notified
   about new issues of your favorite magazines.
 * More notification options: Get push notifications on your mobile device (or
   emails from libbyapp.com) for available holds, expiring loans, and more.
 * Access to more content with Libby Extras*: Get access to extra learning or
   entertainment resources (like Kanopy, Craftsy, Universal Class, and more)
   from your library.
   
   *At participating libraries only 


WHEN WILL I BE REQUIRED TO SWITCH TO LIBBY?

We plan to discontinue the OverDrive app in early 2023. In the coming months,
we'll provide an update on exactly when you'll no longer have access to your
library's collection in the OverDrive app.


CAN I IMPORT MY OVERDRIVE WISH LIST INTO LIBBY?

Yes! When you set up Libby, you’ll be prompted to import your OverDrive wish
lists via an in-app notification. Your wish list items will become a tag that’s
available on your Shelf . 

You can also create other tags in Libby to organize books however you want. 

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Learn more about importing your wish list and using tags on Libby Help.


WILL MY READING PROGRESS FOR CURRENT LOANS SYNC TO LIBBY?

No, reading progress for your current loans won't sync to Libby when you switch.
You may want to finish your current loans before switching or make a note of
your progress and manually pick up where you left off in Libby.


CAN I RECOMMEND TITLES TO MY LIBRARY?

We're exploring ways for you to express interest in any title in the vast
OverDrive catalog, so that you receive a push notification if it's purchased by
one of your libraries. How libraries choose to spend their digital budgets is
always their decision, but some libraries would use anonymized interest in
titles as purchasing suggestions. We plan to release a feature around these
ideas soon.


CAN I READ BOOKS ON MY KINDLE EREADER OR KINDLE FIRE TABLET?

If you have a Kindle Fire tablet, you can sideload the app by following our
instructions.

If you have a Kindle reader, you can send books to your Kindle (U.S. only) from
Libby on a supported device, like an iPhone, Android tablet, or computer.

Learn more about your Kindle options on Libby Help.


CAN I READ OFFLINE (WITHOUT AN INTERNET CONNECTION)?

On mobile devices, Libby automatically downloads loans for offline reading when
you’re on Wi-Fi (to reduce data usage) by default. Download settings can be
adjusted in the app to better suit your needs.


Note: Offline reading is not available when you access Libby in your web browser
at libbyapp.com. 

Learn how to change your download settings on Libby Help. 


WILL I STILL GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR HOLDS?

Yes, you you can set up and manage push notifications (for the Libby mobile app)
or email notifications (for libbyapp.com). You can get notifications for
available holds, expiring loans, new magazine issues released, and more. 



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Learn more about setting up notifications for Libby.


WHAT ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES DOES LIBBY HAVE (LIKE SCREEN READER SUPPORT)?

Libby supports major screen readers (like VoiceOver and TalkBack), offers
built-in accessibility settings, and automatically uses many device-wide
accessibility settings (like resized text). 

Visit the “Accessibility” category on Libby Help to learn more. 


HOW DO I BROWSE FOR BOOKS BY SUBJECT, FORMAT, OR AUDIENCE IN LIBBY?

In Libby, you have many options to find content you want to borrow: 

 * Use the subjects label at the top of your library’s home view to browse by
   category.
 * Browse the library’s lists and guides to view titles by audience, subject, or
   format.
 * Set content preferences to filter the library’s entire catalog.
 * Hide lists of titles you’re not interested in.
 * Refine searches and lists. 

We're also working on improvements to simplify the searching and filtering
experiences to help you find the books you're looking for more quickly and
accurately.

Learn more about browsing and searching on Libby Help.


CAN I DOWNLOAD AUDIOBOOKS IN PARTS OR CHANGE DOWNLOAD SETTINGS?

Instead of downloading audiobooks in parts, you can update your download
settings in Libby to manage which loans get downloaded to your device
automatically. Libby is very efficient at streaming portions of the audiobook as
they are played. A network connection is required for streaming.

Learn how to change your download settings on Libby Help.


CAN I VIEW MY BORROWING HISTORY IN LIBBY? WILL MY BORROWING HISTORY FROM THE
OVERDRIVE APP TRANSFER?

To see your reading history in Libby: 

 * Visit your “Borrowed” tag on your Shelf . This tag is automatically applied
   to all titles you borrow in the app.
 * Visit your Timeline to see all your activity (loans, holds, returns, etc.) in
   the app.

Note: You can choose to disable your reading history on your Timeline, if
desired.

Your reading history from the OverDrive app won’t transfer to Libby. We
recommend exporting your history from your library collection (coming soon)
or your list of downloads in the OverDrive app for your own records. 


CAN I STILL TRANSFER EBOOKS TO AN EREADER (LIKE A NOOK)?

Yes, you can use libbyapp.com to download ebooks and transfer them (via Adobe
Digital Editions) to an ereader. 

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Learn more about transferring ebooks to ereaders on Libby Help.


CAN I STILL READ EBOOKS ON MY KOBO?

Yes, you can continue to browse for, borrow, and read library ebooks directly on
your Kobo ereader.


CAN I CHANGE MY LENDING PERIOD IN LIBBY?

Yes, you can update your lending period when you borrow a book in Libby. To do
so, tap Borrow, then tap the underlined loan period on the confirmation page. 




Libby will remember the lending period you select for future loans in that
format. 

Note: Your library chooses which lending period options are available. These
options are the same in the OverDrive app, on the OverDrive library website, and
in Libby. 


HOW DO I SEARCH, BORROW, AND PLACE HOLDS AT MULTIPLE LIBRARIES IN LIBBY?

When you’re browsing search results or a list, select



to see if it’s available at any of your libraries. 



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CAN I BROWSE AND READ IN DARK MODE IN LIBBY?

Yes, in the Libby reader, select the Appearance setting , then
choose Dark mode. 

And, if you use dark mode on your device, Libby will automatically use that
lighting mode when you’re browsing your library. 


CAN I ACCESS OTHER BOOKS I DOWNLOAD FROM THE WEB IN LIBBY?

No, all titles you enjoy through the Libby app must be borrowed from your
library.


WHERE CAN I GO FOR MORE HELP WITH LIBBY?

Visit help.libbyapp.com for FAQs, how-to articles, and videos about using the
app.



WHERE DID THE NAME AND MASCOT FOR LIBBY COME FROM?

With Libby, our goal was to create a new, fresh experience that is warm and
welcoming to readers. Libraries are community places, full of people and stories
and knowledge, and we wanted the app to show this in a digital setting. We chose
the name Libby—a digital library friend who helps guide you to your next great
read. The mascot and branding of the app align with this goal.


NEW FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE IN LIBBY


ALL YOUR TITLES IN ONE PLACE

Loans and holds from all your libraries are automatically added to your Shelf .


DIVE INTO A BOOK SERIES

Easily find the next book in a series from search results, title details, and
your Shelf. Libby makes it easier than ever to discover books in a series.


ORGANIZE WITH UNLIMITED TAGS

Create custom tags to categorize books however you’d like, and use Libby’s smart
tags to track what you've borrowed or get notified about new issues of your
favorite magazines. 


LISTEN ON THE GO

Listen to audiobooks with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 


NEVER MISS A THING

Get push notifications on your mobile device (or emails from libbyapp.com) for
available holds, expiring loans, and more. 


WATCH, LEARN, AND CREATE WITH LIBBY EXTRAS*

Get access to extra learning or entertainment resources (like Kanopy, Craftsy,
Universal Class, and more) from your library.

*At participating libraries only


FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING

Join members of team OverDrive for a Libby demo and live Q&A.

Sign up for a webinar



DOWNLOAD LIBBY TODAY!

Download on the App Store
GET IT ON Google Play

Have a Kindle Fire tablet? Learn how to install Libby.


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