Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Magic of Libby Webinar Recap & Highlights

By Katie Blachman

Take a moment to imagine you’re at the library and you get a question from a user over the phone, over email, or in-person about Libby… Do you feel comfortable answering their question?… Do you know which features in Libby will best support their needs?

In our latest live webinar, we explored these questions—shining a light on the everyday magic of Libby and how it can bring even more digital reading joy to your community.

Webinar highlights

During this 60-minute session, trainers Lauren, Emma, and Katie took an application-based approach to highlighting some of Libby’s most powerful (and surprisingly simple!) features. You can follow along with the on-demand recording and put your own Libby skills to the test!

During the session, we walk through real-world scenarios and FAQs like:

• How do I quickly find titles I’m most interested in?
• How can I use Libby across multiple libraries & devices?
• What are tags and how should I use them?
• How can I stay on top of my loans and holds?
• Which settings can I adjust to best meet my needs?
• Where can I get help when I need it?

For each question, we dive into relevant Libby features and time-saving tips – from using pins and filters to creating a quick TBR, deferring holds, adjusting reading and listening settings, and so much more!

Partners who attended the webinar also shared some of what makes Libby magical to them:

“Libby is magical because I can search across multiple libraries in one place and filter in so many useful ways.” – Jane

“Libby is magical because I can access so many books whenever I need them and I can find something that matches my mood. Also, love that you can search audiobooks by length.” – Rachelle

“Libby is magical because it holds onto my reading history.” – Michele

“Libby is magical because it allows users to access books from anywhere.” – Tasha

Who should watch

This session is perfect for library staff who support others using Libby, or who just want to feel more familiar with the app’s everyday magic. We recommend having a basic working knowledge of Libby before watching this webinar. Need a refresher or brand new to Libby? We’ve got you covered! You can watch our Getting Started with Libby on-demand webinar (~60 min) or review our self-paced Libby Discovery Guide (~30 min).

Happy Reading!