SCLS TechBits Blog Posted: 30 May 2017 09:28 AM PDT by Jean Anderson
OverDrive recently announced the launch of their new app for readers, Libby. Watch a webinar demonstration of the Libby app produced by OverDrive.
If you’re subscribed to the WPLC Announcements email list, you’ve already seen this message from Andi Coffin at WiLS:
Phase 1 will encourage brand new users to download Libby instead of the OverDrive app. While OverDrive users in other states will see this change in June, the WPLC has opted to push this back to August in order to give us time to prepare to properly support the new app. Phase 2, which will happen later in the fall, will begin to encourage existing users to switch to Libby. It is unknown at this time if or when support for the existing app will end.
If you are not using Libby, we encourage you or your library’s OverDrive support providers to become acquainted with it. Even though the app won’t be pushed to new users until later this year, it is already available for public download and there will likely be support requests for it soon. You can download Libby from the App Store or Google Play.
OverDrive is providing three webinars on Libby on May 31 and June 1. You can find information about those Staff Training opportunities as well as general information here: https://resources.overdrive.com/meet-libby/.
I downloaded Libby last week and it is pretty easy to use. As I learn more, I’ll pass the information along to you. Happy reading!
Submitted by Marla Sepnafski.