SEO App
OverDrive Digital Content Access: You can search for, place holds, and checkout digital items from the Ohio Digital Library.
Scan ISBN Barcodes: The Scan ISBN Barcode feature allows users to scan the barcode of a book to see it is available at their library. If the item is found in the catalog, the user can proceed to place a hold on the material. The app uses the device’s built-in camera as the barcode scanner.
Nearby Libraries: This feature allows you to view nearby SEO libraries. This section displays information about the library, hours, phone, website, map, and link to get directions to each location.
Discover More: This feature allows you to access all of the many databases that is provided by the State of Ohio.
Link Multiple Cards: This feature allows you to link multiple library cards within the app to provide not only a scannable library card but also to show the holds, checkouts, and fines of those linked account. Great for families!
Libby App
With Libby, you can enjoy free ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your library. All you need is a library card.
Step 1
Download or open Libby on your device:
- iOS devices: Apple App Store
- Android devices: Google Play
- Amazon Fire tablets: Amazon Appstore
- Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks: libbyapp.com
Note: libbyapp.com works best in up-to-date versions of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
Step 2
In Libby, follow the prompts to find your library and sign in with a library card.
Step 3
Find something to borrow:
- Tap Search to find a specific title, author, series, etc.
- Tap Library to browse your library's catalog. You'll find helpful filters, catalog guides, campaigns, and curated lists created by your library.
Your selection will vary based on your library, since each library chooses what titles and formats to offer in Libby.
Tip: Not ready to read a title, but want to keep track of it? Tag it for later.
Step 4
Your loans and magazines appear on your Shelf . By default, all book and audiobook loans are downloaded for offline use when you have a Wi-Fi connection.
On your Shelf:
- Tap Loans to read or manage your borrowed titles.
- Tap Holds to see your place in line and manage your holds.
- Tap Timeline to see your Libby activity history.
- Tap Notices to see in-app notifications for your loans and holds. Choose what you want to be notified about under Menu > Notifications.
- Tap a magazine on your Magazine Rack to start reading.