[Digital Library] Fw: Important reminder about Libby and the OverDrive app

Tue Jan 11 11:33:42 CST 2022

I don't think that the Libby app has the "Recommend to Library" feature. Do
we know if this will be added in the future?

We have quite a few requests per month that must be coming from patrons
using Overdrive. We also have patrons that contact the library directly to
request e-materials, so if we are going to use RTL, it would be helpful if
it was available via Libby, as well.

Lori

Lori Siegel
Librarian
Northbrook Public Library
Fiction & Media Department
lsiegel at northbrook.info
(847) 272-6224 x 315

On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM McInnes, John via digital-library <
digital-library at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Just a reminder that the sunsetting of the old OverDrive app is coming
> soon.
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* OverDrive <overdrive at e.overdrive.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, January 10, 2022 1:00 PM
> *To:* eccboard2018 at gmail.com <eccboard2018 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Important reminder about Libby and the OverDrive app
>
> The legacy OverDrive app will be removed from app stores on February 23,
> 2022.
> [image: OverDrive]
> <https://click.e.overdrive.com/?qs=3c4a7398bc950d13b286e1fba853066ac712de3bd6b4d60969f1f61d9eae122950433bd2b3136ba90643edbcd0b607d164b9cb8384ad5091>
> Dear Pamela,
> As shared last August
> <https://click.e.overdrive.com/?qs=3c4a7398bc950d13edbbd208485e879292c427b08b58370a68dc8483528e38b3c588412610bf9ee97211f573522c50c40bac092309046b39>,
> to enable you to focus on Libby as the primary app for users to enjoy and
> engage with your digital library, *the legacy OverDrive app will be
> removed from app stores on February 23, 2022*.
> Libby offers many unique features that support your mission to delight
> every reader in your community, including easy onboarding to welcome new
> users, a unified bookshelf for all loans and holds, tags to track wish
> lists and favorite reads, push notifications, audiobook compatibility with
> Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, access to Extras
> <https://click.e.overdrive.com/?qs=3c4a7398bc950d130722ea5e6205a053d3980025bd77525398f455402cf8760cf53514d44166d4c5480b8306e969ef21a624f5d89357bd00>
> (a growing catalog of databases & streaming media services like Kanopy,
> Universal Class, Craftsy, and more), direct in-app support, and much more.
> *Starting February 23, 2022:*
>
>    - The OverDrive app will be removed from the Apple App Store, Google
>    Play, and the Microsoft store. Download links for the legacy OverDrive
>    desktop app for Windows and Mac will be removed from overdrive.com/apps.
>
>    - New users looking for the OverDrive app will be directed to Libby.
>    - Users who previously installed the OverDrive app (mobile or desktop)
>    will still be able to use it without disruption.
>    - All users can continue to access your library’s OverDrive website.
>
> Later this year, we will share more details on how OverDrive app users
> will be prompted to switch to Libby and the plans and timing for eventual
> retirement of the OverDrive app.
> *How to prepare*
>
>    1. Review your library’s website and promotional materials to ensure
>    you’re actively promoting Libby and no longer referencing the OverDrive
>    app.
>    2. Bookmark this page on the Resource Center
>    <https://click.e.overdrive.com/?qs=3c4a7398bc950d13d47a1ba8eb111108b865a71461259499b15083758c4ffb98a94c124dec2f736ecc4e45858910ce57d3dcf7d9fd735c8b>
>    for an overview, FAQs, Libby promotional materials, and more.
>    3. Join us on February 2, 2022 at 2PM ET for a webinar on best
>    practices to help your library prepare for this change
>    <https://click.e.overdrive.com/?qs=3c4a7398bc950d139959482adc90209fabc265f7c763e93b96ca511564a1de2b3fb6d0363382f9953dc7444d15b967b4dee09a39bafe8745>.
>
>
> As always, please reach out to your Account Manager with any questions.
> Thank you,
> OverDrive
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