Earlier this year, Overdrive rolled out a new app to hopefully replace their Overdrive app. Her name is Libby. We have had Overdrive as our e-book and downloadable audio book resource for several years and during that time we have seen many changes. When I first saw that we were again getting a new app for Overdrive I was concerned, but I shouldn't have been, because Libby is AMAZING. Overdrive has made the Libby app so easy to use. Unlike the previous versions of the Overdrive app, Libby requires no registration! Let me say that again because it is very important: NO REGISTRATION! All you need to do with Libby is locate your library and sign in using your library card number and password/pin number. That's it! Super easy and you are off to checking out books and audio books. Not only that, but if you have multiple devices signed into Libby Libby will also allow you to sync books between multiple devices using the Libby app as long as they are signed in with the same library card number. Also, if you share your device with other family members, Libby will easily switch between library cards. Libby makes using Overdrive easy!
Overdrive recently blogged about their new app in the article 12 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Libby. The article gives you tips to help you take advantage of some of Libby's great features. Not only that, but Libby can help you track your reading history, the article Getting the Most Out of Your OverDrive Reading History tells you how that can work for you! I have been really impressed with the improvements I have seen from Overdrive this year, and I can't wait to see what they are doing next.
Libby is currently compatible with the following operating systems:
- iOS 9+
- Android 4.4+
- Windows 10 (for desktops/tablets and mobile), versions 1607 (Anniversary Update) and 1703 (Creator's Update)
- Name of App: Libby by Overdrive
- Audience: All
- Platform: iOS, Android,
- What the App Does and why we recommend it: This app makes getting ebooks and audio books from the library EASY!
- What platform we used to recommend the app: iOS
- Cost (at time of review): Free
If you have any questions, or want help installing Libby on your devices, contact the Reference Desk to make an appointment. We can help you set up Libby on your device. KHCPL Main (765)457-3242 of KHCPL South (765)453-4150