A new literary accolade has emerged alongside the Oscars and the Emmys—the inaugural Libby Book Awards. Sponsored by Libby, the renowned library reading app, these awards recognize the top books of 2023 as selected by public librarians across the globe. Nominated by an expert panel and voted on by over 1,700 librarians, the Libby Book Awards honor outstanding works in 17 … [Read more...] about Introducing the Libby Book Awards: Celebrating the Best Books of 2023
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Libby’s top e-book and audiobook checkouts in 2023
Readers seem to have been more inclined towards romance novels and memoirs this year (2023). That is what Libby stated in its year-end estimate of the top e-books and audiobooks that were lent out in 2023, further adding there has been a 55 percent uptick in e-book and audiobook borrowings this year. Among the authors who have been most in demand include Colleen Hoover, Rebecca … [Read more...] about Libby’s top e-book and audiobook checkouts in 2023
Libby app updated to include more language support and better compatibility
OverDrive is celebrating the official launch of several innovative new features that provide unique benefits to millions of library patrons. These updates are part of the Libby reading app for public libraries and include support for five additional languages, enhanced "Deep Search" functionality to navigate through millions of titles, and the introduction of "Notify Me" alerts … [Read more...] about Libby app updated to include more language support and better compatibility
Overdrive celebrating two decades of pioneering e-book and audiobook lending services
In 2003, a team of innovative librarians at Cleveland Public Library revolutionized the lending of e-books and audiobooks, marking the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking achievement. Patricia Lowrey, Cindy Orr, Sari Feldman, and Tracy Strobel, along with a dedicated local e-book development team at OverDrive, collaborated to build and launch the world's first popular … [Read more...] about Overdrive celebrating two decades of pioneering e-book and audiobook lending services
Libby reports record rise in demand for comic books from 2020 to 2023 in North America
Libby is a mobile app developed by OverDrive that allows users to borrow e-books and audiobooks from their local library. With Libby, users can browse their library's digital catalog, borrow books with just a few taps, and read or listen to them on their mobile devices. Libby also offers a user-friendly reading experience with features such as adjustable font sizes, background … [Read more...] about Libby reports record rise in demand for comic books from 2020 to 2023 in North America
Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
One of the big advantages of a Kobo e-reader is being able to attach your library card in the settings menu and unlock a new UI entry for your local library branch. This is done through Overdrive, which is the largest digital distributor that power libraries digital collections. Overdrive announced that it was discontinuing their app, which is old and clunky, and instead … [Read more...] about Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
New Overdrive Libby app update offers enhanced accessibility options
OverDrive said they have introduced some changes to the Libby app that are aimed at making it more accessible to all users, including those with visual, motor, or cognitive deficiencies. The company said they have taken inputs directly from those with visual defects - low vision to even blind individuals - thanks to their association with Fable to ensure the updates introduced … [Read more...] about New Overdrive Libby app update offers enhanced accessibility options
Overdrive launches new Libby website
Overdrive is looking to give libraries all of the graphic imagery they need and all sorts of documentation for the Libby app. The company has just launched a new website that has all of this and lots more. Overdrive Libby is their app that focuses on audiobooks and ebooks only. The app also provides users with the ability to apply for a digital library card, without having … [Read more...] about Overdrive launches new Libby website
Overdrive Libby now has push notifications
Overdrive Libby is a relatively new app for Android and iOS that focuses on reading ebooks and listening to audiobooks. There is a new update that introduces push notifications, so you never have to worry about missing a hold or worrying about when a digital book is going to expire again. Push notifications can be enabled or disabled by the user and can some of the new … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby now has push notifications
Overdrive is launching Hold Redelivery soon
Overdrive is the company that powers the vast majority of the public library systems digital catalog, they have an insane market share not only in North America, but Europe too. They are in the process of launching a new feature called Hold Redelivery will allow users to suspend a hold even after it’s made available to them while maintaining their place on the waitlist. By … [Read more...] about Overdrive is launching Hold Redelivery soon
Overdrive Libby introduces Dark Mode on Android and iOS
Overdrive has just updated their Libby app with dark mode support for Android 10 and iOS 13. Dark mode replaces the white background aspects with black, reducing the strain on your eyes. You’ll see these improvements throughout the browsing experience, on your shelf, and while enjoying your borrowed books and audiobooks. Apple says 50% of its iPhones are already running on … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby introduces Dark Mode on Android and iOS
You can now listen to Overdrive Libby Audiobooks via Apple CarPlay
Overdrive powers the audiobook and ebook collections of 90% of all libraries in North America and the company has just issued a new update for Libby, so audiobooks can be listened to via Apple CarPlay. All you need is at least an iPhone with iOS 7.1 or newer. The app’s CarPlay integration for rented audiobooks through supported libraries features the ability to change … [Read more...] about You can now listen to Overdrive Libby Audiobooks via Apple CarPlay
Overdrive has doubled the amount of digital magazines on their platform
Overdrive unveiled a new digital magazine system in June and they launched with 50 titles. The company ironed out a deal with Magzter for their catalog, which seems to be working. Over twenty thousand magazine checkouts have been racked up in the past month and thousands more are occurring every day. In order to make their digital catalog viable, Overdrive has just doubled … [Read more...] about Overdrive has doubled the amount of digital magazines on their platform
Libraries signed up 30,000 new card registrations on Libby
Libraries in the United States add 30,000 new card registrations in the first four months of 2018. This is due to the Overdrive Libby app which recently added the ability for patrons to apply for a digital library card, without having to visit the branch. Here is how the online signup process works; Libby confirms a new patron’s residency and eligibility for a library card … [Read more...] about Libraries signed up 30,000 new card registrations on Libby