Summary
The Princeton Overdrive collection is a library curated collection of e-books, downloadable audiobooks and digital magazines with a focus on quality selections that meet the diverse reading and listening preferences of the Princeton community. Access this collection on your computer or mobile device using the Libby app.
Getting Started
- Create an account with your library card and PIN on the Overdrive website or on the Libby app.
- PIN is by default the last 4 digits of the phone number on your library account.
- Libby app instructions and help
- Computer instructions and help
Specifics
- Available on computer and mobile devices; sync across devices.
- Search for titles, checkout/borrow and place holds right in the app or on computer via the Overdrive website or get the Libby app experience on your computer at libbyapp.com.
- Compatible with Kindle. Find instructions here.
- Check out up to seven items at a time for a maximum of 21 days.
- No overdue fees; return when finished or items will auto-return at due date.
- Renewals subject to availability.
- Place up to 15 items on hold.
- Includes OverDrive’s popular library of more than 11,000 public domain e-book titles.
- Enduring adult classics and children’s classics available with no waiting.
- New titles are added on an ongoing basis.
- Suggest a purchase on the Libby app. Follow directions here. Please note that the library may not be able to purchase all suggested titles.
- Learn about the magazine collection here.
- Visit the Princeton Overdrive Kids & Teens eReading rooms for e-books, audiobooks and magazines specifically for them.
- Have library cards at other libraries that use Overdrive/Libby? Add additional card numbers to enjoy expanded coverage.
Accessibility Features
- Compatible with native screen readers to navigate the app, browse for content and listen to audiobooks.
- Accessibility features on the Libby app.
- Change font size, and change fonts to ones such as OpenDyslexic and change lighting.
- To define words in Libby, tap and hold the word until the menu pops up. Or define words in languages other than English.
- Compatible with Google Home and Amazon Echo.
- Speed up or slow down playback speed.