We acquire unlimited copies of certain popular titles for a limited period, whenever opportunities arise. In addition, eMagazines like Readers' Digest, Wired, HELLO!, National Geographic and The Economist are always available. The list is ever-changing and exciting, and you can check it out here. You can borrow such special copies for 7 days. We also have this special category called Skip the Line, where you can immediately borrow popular books which otherwise have very long waiting lists. In any category in Libby, you can also filter out unavailable books by tapping on Refine > Available Now. To find books that are available right now, you can browse 'Available' categories in Libby, such as this list of popular but available books for adults. We constantly monitor the waiting lists per title and buy more copies, as far as our budget allows. If there aren’t any copies available, you can select “Place Hold” or “Reserve” and you will be alerted once it is available. You can read about the details here from our eBooks vendor, OverDrive.

This business model assures publishers and creators that they will be paid as fairly for digital copies as they are for physical copies. The publishers require that each eBook copy is only lent to one user at a time - much like a physical book. Why do some of your eBooks have limited copies? To ensure that your notifications get through, do check your notification settings in Libby ( click here to learn how to setup or manage notifications). If you fear you may have missed a notification, check your Shelf or Holds in the Libby app. If you don't respond within 10 days, we get it, you're busy - your reservation will be cancelled. deliver later, which lets you stay next in line for up to 180 days, or.To keep the reservation, simply respond to the notification within 10 days.

If you have turned off notifications in Libby's settings or if you don't have the Libby app, we will send you an email. You will receive a notification in your phone when it is your turn to borrow. To ensure that titles are delivered at the right time for you, reserved items will not be automatically borrowed. You can reserve up to 16 eBooks / audiobooks. If the title you wish to borrow is not available, you can reserve it free of charge by selecting the 'Place Hold' option in Libby.

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