Books, Audio, & Video Online

1. Overdrive/Libby – More info and help

More about Overdrive/Libby

For all MCLINC library cardholders. Extra books are also available just for UDPL cardholders.
Checkout Limit: 10 books, unlimited magazines
Holds Limit: 10 books
Checkout Period: You can adjust it to 7, 14, or 21 days
When the item is due, it’s automatically returned — no late fees.
There are waiting lists for some items. You will be notified when the item is ready to checkout. You can also suspend your hold if you’re not ready to read it yet.
Magazines are always available and do not count towards your total checkout limit.

Instructions

To read on your computer, see Getting Started with Overdrive.
To read on a mobile device (Apple or Android), see Getting Started with Libby.
For all other devices, like Kindle e-readers, select your device from Overdrive Help Device Profiles.
How to return e-titles early (video)

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2. Hoopla – More info and help

More about Hoopla

For UDPL cardholders only
Checkout Limit: 7 items a month
Checkout Periods:
- eBooks, Audiobooks & Comics: 21 days
- Movies & TV shows: 72 hours (3 days)
- Music: 7 days. (Individual music albums may be borrowed twice in a 30-day period.)
No waiting lists! Items are available immediately.
When the book is due, it’s automatically returned — no late fees.

Instructions

Getting Registered on Hoopla (video)
To access on your computer, watch this video about Getting Started on the Hoopla Website.
To access on a mobile device, watch these Getting Started videos for iOS or Android devices.
For all other devices, select your device from Hoopla’s help website.

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3. Digital Magazines – More info & help

More about Digital Magazines

Now available from the Overdrive website or Libby app. See the Overdrive/Libby help section above for getting started.
For all MCLINC library cardholders.
No Checkout Limit. Magazines are available immediately and will not count towards your total checkouts.
Over 3,000 current and back issues are available.

What happened to the RBdigital service for magazines?

RBdigital magazines have moved to the Overdrive website & Libby app. You may continue to use the RBdigital app until the end of March 2021.

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