You have two options when checking out an eBook from LCPL: Hoopla and Libby (aka Overdrive). Each has advantages! Both require a Full Access or Digital Access card and PIN.
Note: If you used Overdrive previously, your reading history will be incomplete with the new switch to Libby. You can export your reading history from the old Overdrive site. (Click Actions, then Email history).
Browse Hoopla View Tutorial |
Browse Libby View Tutorial |
Check out period: | 21 days. Returns automatically. |
Holds? | Not needed! You can check out a title even if someone else has it checked out. |
Offline reading? | Yes, through the mobile apps only. |
Number of checkouts: | 16 per month (all Hoopla items (audiobooks, albums, movies, etc) count toward this total). These replenish each month, not when you return an item. |
Supported devices: | Many versions of iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. Check and see if your device is supported. |
Check out period: | 14 days. Returns automatically. |
Holds? | 10 at a time |
Offline reading? | Yes! You may download your books to any device. |
Number of checkouts: | 10 at a time (all Overdrive items count toward this total). These replenish when an item is returned. |
Supported devices: | Many versions of iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows Mobile, Nook, and other eReaders. Check and see if your device is supported. |