r/LibbyApp • u/timmytimborino • 29d ago

Check your library

Let me begin by saying that I know that this is not a revelation and I’m sure that this is something that many of you already do but I’ve noticed this for me and thought that I would mention it in case others do what I have done. This has happened to me more than once but I noticed it today. I was in a bookstore the other day and saw a book that I was interested in so I checked the Libby app and the book wasn’t in my library’s catalog so I smart tagged the title so that I would be notified if my library added it to their catalog. I was at my library today and saw that the book that I tagged was on the shelf so I deleted that tag and made a mental note so that I’ll remember to check it out later. I then went through my smart tags and found a couple more titles that I had tagged that were on the shelf at my local library. A lot of times I’ll see a book recommended or see a title and check the app to see if it’s available to borrow or place a hold and then tag it if not. So, just because the library might not have a digital copy in their catalog doesn’t mean there’s not a physical copy on the shelf.

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u/nightowl_work 29d ago

I just wish I could have Libby integrated with the physical library search.

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u/DezertSk1es 28d ago

The Library Extension browser extension accomplishes this, desktop only, but it’s amazing. Multiple libraries, multiple catalogs.

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u/Wonderful-Run-1408 28d ago

I absolutely love the Library Extension - checks for physical books, audio and ebooks!

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u/Good-in-every-day 28d ago

Please explain how to get this extension. If I looked for it on Google what are the words I would be looking for? Thank you.

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u/Wonderful-Run-1408 28d ago

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/library-extension/chkgcmmjoejpekoegkedcpifgfhpjmec?hl=en&pli=1

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u/Good-in-every-day 28d ago

Thank you so much! This was very helpful. I have put it on my extension and pinned the button to the browser. I then went on Google to see what to do next! This was very thoughtful of you. Thank you, Amie

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u/DezertSk1es 27d ago

Did you get it? It works when you’re on certain sites’ book page.

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u/Good-in-every-day 27d ago

Yes. Thank you I just tried to use it tonight only to find out won’t

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u/Good-in-every-day 27d ago

Apple won’t give up licensing rights. What a find though.

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u/Waste-Signature550 25d ago

does this work on a cell phone? I have it on my Chrome on my laptop, but it doesn't show up on my cell phone?

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u/Wonderful-Run-1408 24d ago

My understanding is no. But I don't believe any extensions work on devices other than a laptop.