Libby question

[Anonymous]

For those of you who use Libby, do you take advantage of reciprocal libraries? I’m in Loudoun and admittedly not very tech savvy. I see how to sign up for reciprocal library cards online but it looks like after I month I’ll need to visit said library for a physical card. Does that sound correct?

[Anonymous]

I live in Loudoun and have a card with FFX too. You do need to go in person with proof of residence to maintain the card with FFX. But it’s easy and worth the expanded access.

[Anonymous]

In DC they have a lot of reciprocity, but you do need to show proof of residency within 90 days. My friend lives in upstate NY and is in the Brooklyn Library - never showed POR.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In DC they have a lot of reciprocity, but you do need to show proof of residency within 90 days. My friend lives in upstate NY and is in the Brooklyn Library - never showed POR.

Sorry, Brooklyn is showing that you must be a NY state resident. Looks like many of the counties have reciprocity but they all require you to eventually pop in to prove it.

[Anonymous]

I don’t because I always have 10 books waiting at a time. I have a constant rotation of books I want to read and add it when I’m done with one. Do you have an issue with getting the book you want from your own library?

[Anonymous]

I do. I emailed many and they allowed me to verify online. I simply emailed them a copy of my drivers license. DC requires an in person visit however and would not do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do. I emailed many and they allowed me to verify online. I simply emailed them a copy of my drivers license. DC requires an in person visit however and would not do that.

I asked if I can verify online and was told no.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I do. I emailed many and they allowed me to verify online. I simply emailed them a copy of my drivers license. DC requires an in person visit however and would not do that.

I asked if I can verify online and was told no.

For which system?

[Anonymous]

FYI the dc Libby availability is awful compared to Montgomery county

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FYI the dc Libby availability is awful compared to Montgomery county

What do you mean? I access MD’s digital library, which includes MoCo’s catalogue and several other counties, through Libby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FYI the dc Libby availability is awful compared to Montgomery county

What do you mean? I access MD’s digital library, which includes MoCo’s catalogue and several other counties, through Libby.

I mean that every book that I see that has a wait, it’s like 2 weeks for MoCo and 9 for DC. A lot of books I look for will be available on MoCo and no digital for DC.