Tip of the Week- How users can request titles on Libby
(Shared 10/9/2024)
This week’s tip is related to the Libby App. If there are titles patrons are looking for on Libby that are not in the collection, they can recommend a title for purchase by using the Smart Tag: Notify Me feature. This will share the user’s interest in the title with the library, but does not guarantee the library will purchase the title.
Here are the steps for the user to take:
-First, search for the title by title, author, or series. A user will be able to find titles that aren't in the library’s collection when a search is done and no titles in the library’s collection match the search query, or when a search results in fewer than 100 results.
-When this happens, the user can manually turn on the "deep search" filter in the search results screen. To manually turn on the “deep search” filter, the user will scroll to the bottom of the search results screen, then tap deep search, or tap on the deep search button in the filters list.
-Once a title is found that is not owned by the library, the user can select Notify Me under the title, then select Smart Tag: Notify Me.
-If the library purchases the title, the user will be notified and can choose to borrow or place it on hold.
It is important to remember some titles are not available to libraries to purchase as e-books, so the title the user is looking for may not appear in the results.
You can find more details on this feature by visiting this help article from Libby: https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6260.htm?tocpath=Home%7CTags%7C_____6
Tip of the Week- Setting Audience Filters in Hoopla/Libby
(Shared 11/13/2024)
Want to ensure your patrons are discovering content that's just right for them? This week's tip is all about filtering by audience age group in Hoopla and Libby!
Both apps offer easy ways to refine browsing and searching to ensure relevant recommendations. Here's how to guide your patrons:
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