A few days ago, the OverDrive user libraries have shown and taught the new Overdrive service app that will be available shortly. This app will be called Libby y It will not be an app that will replace the official Overdrive application for the moment rather it will be a complement for Overdrive users.
The operation of Libby is quite simple and we only need to indicate the name of the library and enter the membership number, then we enter the password and that's it.
However Libby has begun to stand out for his absences and not for its virtues. Among these absences, the most striking is the lack of bold in the ebooks and in the Libby reader. This goes against the regulations and standards of accessibility for documents.
Libby does not comply with international accessibility standards at the moment
On the other hand, the Overdrive app as well as Kobo do have this function, something that attracts more attention. On the other hand, we know that Libby is fully compatible with Kobo eReader software, which will allow you to send ebooks directly to eReaders without using a computer. A feature that was introduced a long time ago but has real functional problems.
We do not know anything about Libby's future, but although it is still in development, the truth is that it seems that will be one more client of Overdrive services that will allow you to connect with other mobile platforms and eReaders. Something interesting for many. It can also be a client for libraries that use Overdrive and other secondary services.
In any case, Libby will be available for iOS and Android, so we can also install this app on our mobile or tablet or even use it as a regular ebook reader. There is still a long way to go for Libby to be a tough competitor for other apps like Kindle Reader, Kobo or Aldiko but it seems that it is already attracting a lot of attention, don't you think?
Hello Joaquín Overdrive is it available in libraries in Spain?