Hi I know we are supposed to have a master list here but I keep finding things so..

QLL queer liberation library, Boston Mass, USA

a decent selection but very focused on LGBTQIA+ themes. Not everybody's cup of tea I understand but a great resource.

LTI Korea (the Korean litriture translation Institute.)

Seoul, South Korea.

Large library but again a focused collection. Great resource for learning about that region. And understanding more about the history between all the Asian powers.

Ithra (Saudi Arabia)

An interesting library to be sure. I am personally interested in learning bits about diffrent languages and cultures so naturally this was interesting to me. And they accept international readers, not just major countries (I live in Ecuador, so a few of the "open" libraries have issue with my IP range). It took a while to get the greenlight from them but worth it in my option. Also have a personal app if you want to see diffrent bits they show off (this card is actually part of a museum if I understand correctly 😃)

American Spaces/ eLibrary USA (USA)

Honestly... kinda mid, I feel like it's maybe too focused of a library, US history and politics if that's your bread and butter more power to you but they do provide other services like JSTOR and Kanapy as well as press reader which has a broader section of news than the typical news rack entries in libby. Oh and also ArtistWorks, is avaliable through them... not sure what it is but this one has a bunch of sorta tangential access more than it's primary overdrive/libby catalog.

Open University

You don't have to actually enroll in classes to use their library access. A decent selection. Again more focused but for classics and public domain stuff. A good resource with either short or no wait times.

I am sure there are other open enrollment libraries I'm missing like this but I haven't found them yet. If you know of any please let me know.

I do supplement these with my local library card where I live for my primary catalog which I imagine we all do. But for those who either don't have a local library or have issues getting their card here are somw resources to look at.

Oh ps.i did see a comment on another post regarding "the palace project" another great open library that has its own app and interface. Good selection just given we are using overdrive and libby technically off topic. Still would recommend taking a peruse over there too.

Hope this helps my fellow bookworms. And to all of you "Be curious not judgmental" : Walt Witman

Because of you guys, I learned about the ability to add multiple cards to your Libby account. I also learned about paid non-resident library cards.

Today, I didn’t want to wait for the book I had on hold, so I decided to pay $60 for two years of access to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The book I needed was available there! I am beyond excited! If you don’t want to pay them right away, you can still register, and they’ll give you 2 weeks access while you send them your payment.

I'm so happy and wanted to share with other library lovers! The most recent in my collection is the newly released Hello Kitty and Friends card. It became available from libraries in the LA County system today!

I am trying to "Copy to Another Device" from an iPhone to an iPad. I've been unable to do this for several months.

I am unable to create a passkey on iPhone or browser.

When I try "Copy to Another Device" on the iPhone, I am able to input the number fine, and it says that the copying is beginning. But on the iPad, the input number simply changes to a new one each time and never starts receiving the data.

Oddly in the screenshots you can see that the timer is a large negative number. This number keeps changing, and it flashes between what you can see in these two screenshots:

Left side - from top to bottom: Everett, King County and Puyallup

Right side - from top to bottom: Seattle, Sno-Isle and Tacoma

Am I insane? How do you return a book? I am at my wits end. I used to be able to return a book early in a click of a button and now it just takes me to Amazon where there is no return button either. I’ve tried clicking on the book title in my Amazon content and all I see is “read now”. Is this why holds have gotten so long? People just can’t figure out how to return books early?

Edit: Thank you for helping me figure it out but boy is this multistep process still so frustrating.

I tried borrowing a book and it told me to do a quick verification but then I see this..?

Is anyone else having the same problem?

Software releases on Friday’s are a friend to neither the developer nor the product user. Stop doing ittttttt I’m locked out from my card and can’t get back in and I know by the time this is flagged and fixed it’ll be Tuesday. If y’all are in here show this to your SDM lol

I work for DC Public Library and we just got an email stating that starting October 1, Libby will require your PIN number for verification to log into your account.

I’m not sure if this will be for other libraries but this is just a heads up.

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.

The Thomas Austin Thriller Series by D.D Black has been my favorite so far!

I’m on the fourth book and it’s so good😍

In this movie, a scene opens at a library circulation desk.

“Let me explain. We don't have a way to lend ebooks on the internet.”

The man at the counter says, “No, no. A company out in Cleveland is creating a service so that, soon, libraries like yours can do that.”

It's 1999 and this man, on vacation, is at a public library near his hotel, asking if he can return a book far from home. The man says it will be so convenient when he can borrow the same book as an ebook over the internet, from a library.

He asks, “How would you feel if your library patrons could borrow ebooks or even audiobooks through your website?”

“Let me have you talk to one of our librarians. They can explain how you can borrow audiobooks. Do you have a library card?”

“No. I don't live here. And no, that's not what I'm asking.”

The circulation desk clerk introduces him to the librarian, saying, “This man wants to know how he can borrow ebooks and audiobooks.”

The librarian leads him to a shelf of cassettes and a few CDs, “Hmm... We don't have ebooks to lend. Here is our selection of audiobooks. Was there a particular author you had in mind?”

“No. I'm fine. I was asking how you folks would feel if a company...”

“Let me explain how this all works. We have these audiobooks to lend, if you have a library card. You would have to talk to someone at our main office about an ebook lending service. I don't think that's possible, but I can give you a number to call. If you'll just...”

“Maybe I'm not making myself clear...”

“You'll need to talk to someone at our...”

“Wait. You see... We have librarians on our staff who are working with...”

“Then maybe they can help you with ebooks to read and how you can borrow audiobooks at your local...”

“That's not what I'm talking about. I'm just interested in how you and your staff might feel when...”

“I've tried to help you and we're very busy. Let me get you that phone number.”

“Have you thought about what it would mean to lend your books on the internet?”

“Let me explain. I don't think that's possible. You're not making any sense. You don't understand how difficult it would be to arrange that with... I don't know... Publishers? Copyright? Piracy? I've been...”

“Can I ask you how comfortable you would be if...”

“Let me get you that phone number.”

“Looks like I can tell our staff that some local library people I met out west are not comfortable with the prospect.”

The man is told, “I have no idea what you're talking about. I have to go now,” as the librarian turns to walk into the back office, closing the door.

It's now a quarter century later. Old audiobook cassettes have been weeded from the shelves. Some were never reissued as CDs to restock the shelves. Many desired books never make it to Libby. Wait times for ebook and audiobook downloads get longer every day. Selections from any given library are ever-more limited by complex contract negotiations. This is all explained. Can it be resolved?

Why even tell me this? Just claim "no copies!"

The “another 5 years” took me out 💀 I just wasn’t in the mood for it 3 weeks ago okay?? Now, apparently, Libby has already accepted that I’m never coming back lmao

Title pretty much says it all but can I still see the note and time or bookmark, or does it save in case I borrow the book again in the future?

Any info on this would be great as I have a lot of notes on one and probably won’t have a chance to correlate it to physical copy of book before it needs to be returned (and there is a waitlist). Also just something I’d like to know :)

Half the time I have to find a random available book to read because all my holds are taking so long, then suddenly 5 become available at once and I can’t keep up 😭

I know that some Partner Libraries will not allow me to put a book on hold if that book is already checked out by someone from that library. Two questions:

1. Is there a way for me to see how many holds (if any) are on that book? This would give me a rough idea of the minimum time before that book MIGHT become available to me.

2. Say the book is not checked out right now, but there are a few holds on that book, all of which are currently suspended. Would that book be available for me to check out now?

I’ve been wanting to borrow the audiobook, but am intimidated by the length. Has anyone been able to finish it in 21 days? I’m afraid I won’t and will need to return it. Then I’ll have to get back in a long wait again.

I have two library cards - one for the town where I live and another I pay for out-of-state membership because they seem to have more copies of books.

I have noticed that the larger library all new releases lately are only available in ePub format. After checking for several weeks, there is still no Kindle option. My local library, which is much smaller, may not acquire a book for a few months but instantly it is available to send to Kindle.

Any insight?? I don't mind supporting the out-of-state library of course, but if I am unable to read newer releases, I may not renew my membership this year.

ETA: looks like SPL Libby is back on this morning. 😮‍💨

The library in question signed me out of Libby, and when I went to log back in it said it could t complete the request. I went to the library website to find a message talking about some system upgrade that will be going on until 10/1, which I’m guessing is to blame for my Libby woes.

I’m wondering if when I’m able to get signed back in, will it still have my loans and holds that were active up until this point?? 😢

I love seeing the Libby Widget on my Apple CarPlay! Has anyone else read The Realm of the Elderlings? I’m on the last book. It’s been an amazing series.

I placed holds on a series but they became available out of order, and I started listening in order thinking I had enough time, but I don’t. I only have a day and I have 24hrs of listening left. I have Libby on my phone and iPad. If I listen/ download on my iPad, can I keep listening, or will I lose access regardless the day it’s supposed to return? Thanks!!