Librarian Explains Free Apps and Resources: Can Libby Replace Audible Subscriptions?

[@carolinejohnson3483]

YES!!! People are always so surprised when I say I have an app for library audio-books! Great video 😄

[@randomlibrarian]

I had that conversation with too many friends haha hence, this video :) thanks for watching!

[@ueskridge]

That was very helpful. I use Libby all the time

[@randomlibrarian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@greysonrome8727]

I really enjoy Libby because you can always borrow a set number of book at a time, and you don't need to wait until the next month to borrow another set of books, unlike Hoopla. I also like that if you have more than one library card for different libraries, you can switch between them. I also enjoy the read with Kindle feature as well.

[@randomlibrarian]

All great points!

[@nicholasbrodersen6188]

I learned way more than I thought I would thank you so much don't stop making videos!

[@randomlibrarian]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked it! Libby just had an update so I'm playing with the idea of doing an updated video 🤔

[@coffeebreakfiction1765]

Thanks for making this video. It was really informative but better than that... you come across as such a nice person! I was smiling pretty much the whole way through. Thanks again!

[@randomlibrarian]

Oh my goodness, this is the kindest comment! Thank you for watching, im glad it put a smile on your face 😊

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Ooo I always use Overdrive! Which is pretty similar to Libby I think!

[@randomlibrarian]

Libby is owned by overdrive but I find it much more user friendly! Both have such wonderful collections ❤

[@spookygeek9459]

That’s brilliant in the UK we have Libby but he doesn’t do that when you return the books shower flowers that would be good thank you for sharing been joyed watching take care 📖📖📖📚

[@randomlibrarian]

that's such a strange little difference! Hope they include it eventually, it's v cute :)

[@spookygeek9459]

@@randomlibrarian 😊

[@willlexie]

From your experience, is it annoying to wait for borrowing books? Maybe for both Libby and Hoopla, if you use it too. I heard we could wait until months. I’m planning to get paid library card from OCLS cause I don’t live in America and my country doesn’t have library that support digitalised library like for Libby or Hoopla.

[@randomlibrarian]

I've never had to wait for a hold on Hoopla, I think most libraries offer simultaneous use on that platform! When it comes to Libby, they have so many things that I want to read and/or listen to that it doesn't bug me too much to wait on a certain book, because another one is always available :) Especially when collections offer "lucky day" holds of popular titles, which is a great way to skip the lines. Hope this helps!

[@rejeanorscott1555]

What about patrons who live near libraries that do not have many titles. How do you change from libraries on Libby? We have three small towns nearby. It seems each one of the libraries offers different titles. How to do I change from one library to another?

[@randomlibrarian]

As long as you have a card or e-card from a library, you can add multiple collections!

[@randomlibrarian]

Underthe center home button, a screen will pop up with notifications and "your libraries" under that section there is an option for "add a library." The big city library near me offers e-cards so that people who don't live near enough for their physical collections take advantage of their online offerings- I am not sure if that is a common process, buti hope so!

[@Kafn8dkennels]

Guys, why am I having such a hard time using voiceover to listen while driving?

[@rowtree]

Do you know if there is a way to donate or sponsor a book/audiobook for a library on Libby?

[@randomlibrarian]

There is a "recommend to library" feature! You can find the details here: help.overdrive.com/en-us/0860.html

[@lostinabookcase3796]

I think my library has a ton of audiobooks, it's just too bad I can't focus with audiobooks XD my distracted brain needs something right in front of me!

[@randomlibrarian]

This app also lets you borrow e-books for kindle/other e-readers - hope you're able to use/love it!

[@tytoalba605]

Libby has insane wait times at least for me. I gave up on libby

[@cathywatson9879]

Is it possible to have Libby play thru my car speaker rather than use my iphone earplugs?

[@randomlibrarian]

You might be able to connect it to your car speakers through Bluetooth, an aux cord, or downloading it as an app (if your car has that capability!) I don't have a car to test on, good luck! 💕

[@cathywatson9879]

@@randomlibrarian Thank you

[@marycurtright9636]

I play Libby audiobooks in my car all the time! Super user friendly☺️

[@scottgust9709]

the idea that a digital copy is in limited supply is really dumb..thanks libraries

[@randomlibrarian]

I completely understand this frustration, but would say more “thanks publishers” since they’re the ones who restrict sharing and make it prohibitively expensive for libraries to purchase DRM-free copies of anything digital 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@catgarcia2238]

its free!

[@robertedwards909]

Get to the point