Introducing Libby and RBDigital
July 31, 2017
Overdrive and Zinio are being revamped for a better customer experience. This fall, Libby will be introduced as Overdrive’s (Libraries on the Go ) improved counterpart, and RBDigital will take over the former Zinio app. Here’s
Overdrive and Libby
- Libby is the new Overdrive (Libraries On The Go), offering customers a better user experience
- No account needed – you’ll be able to sign in to Libby using just your library card barcode
- The new app gives you access to OPL’s full list of ebooks and audiobooks, which you can download for offline reading, or stream for extra space
- In the app, all your loans and holds are consolidated on a single shelf, while your positions, bookmarks, and notes are kept in sync across all your devices
- It only takes a few taps to find, sample, and borrow a title
- With a ground-breaking ebook reader and enhanced audiobook player, you’ll love using Libby
- Libby is compatible for both Android and Apple devices with iOS 9 or higher – users who are unable to download Libby onto their device can still use Overdrive to access OPL’s full ebook and audiobook library
- To get Libby on your device, click here – for more information, or to download Overdrive, click here
Zinio and RBDigital
- This September, the Zinio app will no longer be accessible to library cardholders
- A new app, called RBDigital, has been introduced as Zinio’s upgraded replacement
- Current Zinio customers can enjoy signing into RBDigital using their existing Zinio login credentials – new customers can easily sign up for an RBDigital account by clicking here
- RBDigital offers OPL cardholders the same great list of digital magazines found on Zinio, and allows customers to browse, borrow, and read all within the application
- Enjoy the convenience of RBDigital – click here to download the app today
If you have any questions about Libby or RBDigital, please contact your local branch or email oplreference@oakville.ca.