Which of the following platforms provide a mobile application for library patrons to track their book loans?

A. Tidal

B. Libby

C. Spotify

D. Overdrive

E. Borrow Box

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The Correct answer is B, D and E only.

Key Points

• Libby: Created by OverDrive, Libby is a simple app for library users to borrow and manage eBooks, audiobooks, and digital content.
• OverDrive: A digital content platform enabling libraries to lend eBooks and audiobooks, also offering a mobile app for managing loans.
• BorrowBox: A platform offering eBooks and audiobooks with a mobile app for library patrons to borrow and track their loans.

Tidal and Spotify are music streaming platforms and do not focus on library book loans.

Additional Information

• Libby:
  • Libby, a mobile app by OverDrive, allows users to access library eBooks by linking to their library accounts via a library card.
  • Once books are checked out, Libby also serves as an eBook reader.
  • It has received praise for its efficient management of reading data, including books read and those in queue.
  • In 2018, Time recognized it as one of the best apps, and Popular Mechanics included it in the top apps of the 2010s.
  • As of 2023, Libby is used by around 90% of public libraries in North America, according to OverDrive's CEO, Steve Potash.
• OverDrive:
  • OverDrive, Inc. is a global digital distributor specializing in eBooks, audiobooks, online magazines, and streaming videos.
  • It provides digital rights management and download fulfillment services to a variety of sectors, including publishers, public libraries, schools, universities, corporations, and legal industries.
  • Founded in 1986, OverDrive initially focused on converting analog media to digital formats, such as interactive diskettes and CD-ROMs.
  • In 2000, it launched Content Reserve, an online repository for eBooks and audiobooks, which became the foundation for its distribution business.
• BorrowBox:
  • BorrowBox is a digital library platform that offers eBooks and audiobooks to library patrons.
  • It is widely used by public libraries to provide access to digital content that can be borrowed and enjoyed on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and e-readers.
  • BorrowBox is used by public libraries in multiple countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand.
  • It provides an easy and efficient way for libraries to offer digital lending services to their members.