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Definitions

What is OverDrive? Libby?

OverDrive is a digital platform that provides access to a wide range of ebooks and audiobooks, often through partnerships with libraries and educational institutions. Users can borrow digital content just like they would with physical library materials.

Libby is the app created by OverDrive that makes it easy to browse, borrow, and read or listen to these digital materials on personal devices like smartphones, tablets, or e-readers. Libby offers a seamless, user-friendly way to access OverDrive's content anywhere, with offline access available.

eBooks are digital versions of books that you can read on electronic devices such as computers, tablets, e-readers, or smartphones, with customizable features like adjustable text size and background color.

Audiobooks are recorded reading of a book that you can listen to on various devices, allowing you to enjoy books hands-free, often narrated by professional voice actors or the authors themselves.

Getting Started

Accessing OverDrive via Web:
- Visit OMIA OverDrive, select “Sign In,” (Located in the upper right corner), then choose “Grand Rapids Community College,” and use GRCC credentials to log in.
Using the Libby App:
- Download Libby from your app store, select “Grand Rapids Community College (OMIA)” for access, and sign in with GRCC credentials.

Key Features

Reading Options:
- Devices: Access via computers, smartphones, tablets, and Kindle.
- File Types: ePub, Kindle Book, and OverDrive Read formats.
Borrowing Privileges:
- Checkout Limit: Borrow up to 5 titles at a time.
- Loan Period: 21-day checkout period with automatic returns.
- Holds: Place up to 5 titles on hold and receive notifications when available.
Customization:
- Customize reading settings, use dark mode, adjust text size, and more through Libby.
Requesting New Titles:
- Request specific titles by contacting a GRCC librarian or emailing Sophia Brewer (sbrewer@grcc.edu).