What is OverDrive for reading?
With OverDrive Read, you can read borrowed ebooks and magazines right in your web browser with a single click. There are no downloads or software required. What is OverDrive Read? OverDrive Read is a browser-based reader that works on most computers, tablets, and mobile devices running web browsers with HTML5 support.
Does OverDrive have a limit?
The lending period is 21 days for an eBook or eAudiobook. You can adjust the checkout time to 7 or 14 days if you don’t need the full 21 days. How many titles can I check out at once? You can check out up to 25 titles at one time.
Is OverDrive reliable?
Overdrive is widely used on many platforms and has been around for quite a while, so it should be as safe as any other application from a reliable developer. It has no control over your computer itself at all; it’s just a book reader/player.
Is OverDrive or Libby better?
Libby is great if you just want to download a book to your Android or iOS phone or tablet. OverDrive is the “classic” app, and is compatible with more devices, including Kindle Fire and Windows mobile devices. It also allows for transfer to e-readers and MP3 players from computers.
What ereader works with OverDrive?
If you have one of these eReaders, you have access to the built-in OverDrive feature.
- Kobo Sage.
- Kobo Libra 2.
- Kobo Elipsa.
- Kobo Nia.
- Kobo Libra H2O.
- Kobo Forma.
- Kobo Aura ONE.
- Kobo Aura H2O edition 2.
Can I read OverDrive ebooks on laptop?
With OverDrive Read, you can read borrowed ebooks and magazines right in your web browser with a single click. There are no downloads or software required; all you need is a compatible web browser. Click or tap the right or left edges of the ebook or magazine to turn the pages.
How many libraries can you have on OverDrive?
Access to multiple OverDrive library accounts is limited to ebook loans. For browsing the OverDrive catalogue, only one library can be accessed. This work-around requires borrowing ebooks via the Libby app on a mobile device or from each library’s OverDrive catalogue website.
How many libraries use OverDrive?
This data was reported by Rakuten OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for over 43,000 libraries and schools worldwide.
How much does OverDrive cost?
OverDrive is a free service offered by your library or school that lets you borrow digital content (like ebooks and audiobooks) anytime, anywhere.
How many books are in OverDrive?
OverDrive offers a growing catalog of millions of digital titles from over 30,000 publishers for library users of all ages. This catalog covers virtually all genres and includes popular publishers and many bestsellers.
Can I use both OverDrive and Libby?
Yes. If you’re using the Libby app, your ebooks will sync across devices when you sign in with the same library card or use a setup code to set up Libby on multiple devices. Note: Users who signed into the OverDrive app using the under-13 option can’t download the same ebooks to multiple devices.