Perlego Is Now Available Through Libby: Expanding Access to Academic Content for Students
Academic libraries are continually seeking new ways to improve access to learning resources while helping students manage the rising cost of education. Today, we’re excited to share a new opportunity that supports both goals: Perlego is now available through Libby for academic institutions in the United States.
Through this new partnership, institutions can offer students seamless access to Perlego’s extensive digital library directly through the Libby app, creating a more connected and accessible learning experience.
Bringing More Academic Content to Students Through Libby
The Perlego partnership can extend the library experience beyond traditional ebook and audiobook collections by connecting users to additional digital resources within the Libby app. Through the new integration, academic libraries can now provide access to Perlego’s collection of academic and professional content alongside the other resources students already discover through Libby.
Perlego offers unlimited access to a vast catalog of academic and personal development titles, helping students find course-related materials, conduct research, and explore topics beyond their syllabus. By making these resources easier to discover and access, libraries can further support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Addressing Affordability and Accessibility Challenges
Access to required course materials remains a significant challenge for many students. Financial constraints, textbook costs, and limited availability can create barriers to academic achievement.
The partnership between Libby and Perlego helps institutions address these challenges by expanding access to digital course materials through a trusted library platform. Students can discover and connect to academic resources through the familiar Libby experience, while benefiting from Perlego’s extensive digital collection and built-in study tools designed to support learning.
“As institutions look for new ways to support student success, providing convenient access to required course materials remains a key priority,” said Steven Rosato, who leads business with academic and professional libraries at OverDrive. “By making Perlego available through Libby, libraries can offer students access to a broad catalog of academic content that helps reduce barriers to learning and supports academic achievement.”
Supporting Learning Beyond the Syllabus
Perlego’s platform includes more than 1.5 million academic and personal development books from over 9,000 publishers and is trusted by more than 400 higher education institutions worldwide. The platform combines extensive content access with integrated reading and study tools that help students engage more effectively with their materials.
The addition of Perlego gives libraries another way to connect learners with the resources they need throughout their academic journey—from foundational coursework to independent learning and professional development.
As Gauthier Van Malderen, CEO and Co-Founder of Perlego, noted, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to making knowledge and education more accessible. By bringing together Perlego’s academic collection and Libby’s trusted library network, institutions can better support learners wherever and whenever they need access to content.
Learn More
Interested in offering Perlego through Libby at your institution? The Academic team at OverDrive is hosting several sessions to review this exciting new partnership. You can contact your OverDrive Account Manager at any time for more information.
Information sessions: