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Is OverDrive being replaced by Libby?
What is the difference between Libby and the OverDrive app? Libby is a newer app released by OverDrive. It has the same collection of titles as the OverDrive app – it’s just a different way to access the same digital library collection. Libby is a fast and attractive digital browsing experience.
What has replaced RB digital?
Overdrive
Libby, by Overdrive will replace RBdigital from 24 February 2021, as a result of a merger between the two providers. If you have questions about your current RBdigital loans and holds, please see the FAQs on the transition from RBdigital to Overdrive.
What has happened to RBdigital?
OverDrive has acquired RBmedia’s library business, RBdigital, in North America, UK, and Australia. This means that the titles purchased from RBdigital will be transferred to OverDrive. We will work with your staff and users to meet Libby, the library app to browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks.
Can you have more than one OverDrive account?
Access to multiple OverDrive library accounts is limited to ebook loans. For browsing the OverDrive catalogue, only one library can be accessed. This work-around requires borrowing ebooks via the Libby app on a mobile device or from each library’s OverDrive catalogue website.
Is OverDrive being discontinued?
OverDrive to be discontinued On June 18, 2019, our OverDrive service-and the associated Libby app-will no longer be available.
Can 2 people use Libby?
Yes. If you’re using the Libby app, your ebooks will sync across devices when you sign in with the same library card or use a setup code to set up Libby on multiple devices.
Why is RBdigital shutting down?
RBdigital has closed down after being acquired by OverDrive. The back issues will remain available to the end of November, and issues you have downloaded to the app should remain as long as the app keeps working on your device.
Is RBdigital going out of business?
Have you heard the news? OverDrive has acquired the RBdigital platform. For Free Library users, this means that on September 8, 2020, RBdigital content will move to OverDrive. The RBdigital website and application will eventually be retired.
How do I add more libraries to OverDrive?
How to add a library
- In the OverDrive app, tap the icon in the top-left corner to open the Home menu.
- Tap Add a library.
- Enter your library’s name, city, or postal code in the search box, then tap Search.
- Tap your library.
What is the difference between hoopla and OverDrive?
People often ask what the difference between the two is. Practically speaking, the difference is two-fold: number of checkouts and breadth of catalog. Overdrive’s catalog is made up of the latest hits in both books and audiobooks. Each member card gets a rolling 10 checkouts at any given time.
Why can I not access OverDrive?
Make sure you’re using the latest version of the OverDrive app by going to your device’s app store and checking for updates. After updating, check to see if your issue is resolved. If it isn’t, or if you were already using the latest version of the app, continue to step 2.