OverDrive announces the July 2024 release of the Libby app, which will go live later this month. It introduces important improvements based on reader and partner feedback. This release brings new features, thoughtfully refines the user experience, and makes the app feel even more like the digital branch of your library.

Prominent library branding

Your library's logo will appear at the top of every screen in the Library and Search areas of Libby, so users always know that they're browsing your collection. They can tap the logo to see library branch details, quickly activate another saved card at your library, or switch to another collection. Contact your Account Manager to update your logo.

Tags are in the navigation bar. Timeline and Notices move to the Shelf.

Instant access to Tags in the navigation bar will make it easier for users to harness the power of tags. They can organize lists of titles they want to read, want to be notified about, and more.

With the Timeline and Notices on the Shelf, all information about past or present loans and holds is consolidated in one area.

Richer Libby menu

Many design refinements will make it easier to navigate the Libby menu. Each option will be presented at the top level of the menu, with clear sections for Your Libraries, Settings, and Help & Support. With fewer taps, users can manage their cards, leverage accessibility features, adjust navigation preferences, search Libby Help, and more.

Title descriptions in lists

Each title in lists and search results will have a three-line excerpt of its description, so users can evaluate titles more quickly and conveniently while browsing your collection.

Backup and Recovery

Users will be able to create a Recovery Passkey to back up their library cards, tags, and reading history on their device, and to transfer that data to other devices. It's simple, highly secure, and free of logins or passwords to remember. Passkeys are supported in Libby on iOS 17+ and Android 9+ devices.

Additionally, for enhanced security, Setup Codes will reverse direction. The eight-digit setup code will show on the user's additional device. The user will enter the code on their original device to copy their data to the additional device.

Going forward, OverDrive will recommend using a recovery passkey wherever possible, rather than a setup code. It's simpler, safer, and works even if a user no longer has their original device.

This release also includes many improvements to design and copy throughout the app.

You'll receive an update when this release is live. If you have questions, please reach out to your Account Manager.