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- Visit your library's digital collection (find it at overdrive.com). Select the "Need a library card?" link in the footer. At some libraries, you can sign up for a library card instantly with your mobile phone number.
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Dec 14, 2017 · When your library enables the instant access feature, users are presented with the option to get access to your digital collection using their mobile phone number. They see a prompt on the login screen of both your library’s OverDrive-powered website and the Libby app.
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Libby now uses push notifications to offer alerts about your books. Users can choose which notifications they’d like to receive from the Libby menu under Manage Notifications, including: 1. When a hold becomes available 2. When a loan is about to expire 3. When a loan has expired 4. And more You can also set up Notify Me smart tags to be notified w...
Tags now have a dedicated screen on the Shelf in the Libby app,making it easier to see and manage tags, including filtering tags, seeing how many titles are in a tag, title availability, and more! Check out this blog post for tag suggestions.
If you haven’t yet made the switch to Libby because you’re concerned about your wish list on the OverDrive app, have no fear. Once you’ve signed into the Libby app, you’ll be promoted to sync your OverDrive wish list. Learn more about adding your OverDrive wish list to Libby here.
If you like dark mode like I do, you’re in luck because Libby allows you to switch to a night mode or a sepia background. You can also change the appearance of the text by tapping the “A” icon when reading an ebook; this will provide you with several options, including the ability to change the font spacing, size, and style such as a dyslexic font....
Did you know that if a book you’ve been waiting for becomes available at an inconvenient time, you can request to have the title delivered later and still maintain your place in line? Now, when a hold becomes available you can: 1. Borrow the title within the 3-day pickup period 2. Cancel the hold 3. Choose the “Deliver Later” option If you take no ...
Libby now lets you share what you’re reading with your friends using the Sharebutton found in a title’s Reading Journey and details screen. A shared title page shows the book’s summary, basic details, and nearby libraries that offer the title through Libby. This new option encourages users to socialize their favorite reads with family, friends, and...
Speaking of listening to audiobooks, the Libby app is compatible with services like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Sonos sound systems. This means you can take your audiobooks anywhere, conveniently, even if it’s just the other room or your kitchen.
Even if you don’t (yet) have a library card, you can tap an ebook or audiobook in the collection you are browsing and preview up to ten percent of the title. Even if all the copies of the title are currently borrowed, you can still access the sample to help decide if you want to borrow it. You can also use samples to start a book you’ve placed a ho...
Looking for a specific series or curious what number the book you’re looking at is in its particular series? You can use the search bar to find titles in a series. Titles are marked as “[number] in series“ in lists and search results. A book’s place in a series is listed on its details screen. You can also see the other books in the series and the ...
To sort or filter a specific list or search results, you can: 1. Tap [number] books, [number] audiobooks, or [number] magazinesat the top of a list to only show titles in that format. 2. Tap subgenre links (like History or Cooking) at the top of a list. 3. Tap Refine, then: 3.1. Tap Format, Language, Audience, Compatibility, or Availabilityto add f...
If you don't know your library card number, try checking the back of your library card. It may be under the barcode. If you don't know your PIN, try using the last 4 digits of your phone number or your birthday. If these tips don't work, please contact your library.
Feb 22, 2023 · If you don’t have a library card yet, it’s time to experience the magic. The easiest way to do this is to stop by your local branch, or visit their website for instructions on how to get one. If you’re not sure which library you belong to, you can use the Libby app’s library finder to view libraries near you.
Mar 24, 2020 · Since launching our Instant Digital Card (IDC) service, over 1.5 million free library cards for Libby have been created! Instant Digital Card provides access to your library’s ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more using just a valid phone number.
Oct 25, 2023 · If you are curious about what your local library can lend from its digital shelves but never got around to signing up for a free library card — or connecting your existing card to an account —...
If you don't have a library card yet, your library may have instructions or an easy way to get one directly from Libby. At the top of the library's home screen in Libby, tap I Would Like A Card then Visit Library Website or Use My Phone Number and follow the prompts.
