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