Libby App Review

Libby is the new app from the creators of Overdrive. While intended to be more user friendly, Libby is initially offputting if one is used to the features of Overdrive. This, however, is true of any new app, and all it takes to overcome this drawback is learning to use the features provided.

Gone from Libby is the wishlist feature available in Overdrive, where one could collect titles to read without placing a hold on the item. This would be useful for the patron wanting to keep track of items to borrow in the future, knowing they had little time for them at the present.

Overdrive required patrons to log in with every access of their library's catalog if they wished to borrow material, but Libby stores card information, eliminating the need to save it in your phone or find your card every time you wish to check out something new.

With Libby, you don't have to access the log in screen at all after the initial set up. The ease of access (once you get used to something a little different) and speed are enough to push Libby head and shoulders over it's older sibling Overdrive.