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isarl · 02-02-2023, 01:53 PM

First it does require that you specify a library. However when it takes you to the sign-in screen there is an option to sign in with your Overdrive account instead of your library card for that particular library.

I believe Kobos do it this way because they can only display a single library's results. It's kind of like how in Libby, even if you have multiple library cards, you have to choose which one to use before making a search. The UI will not search across all your cards and combine the results for you. Likewise the Kobo still has to choose a particular library to search – but if you're logged into your Overdrive account, then you should still automatically receive your loans made from other libraries on your same Overdrive account.

02-02-2023, 01:53 PM	#2
isarl Addict Posts: 293 Karma: 2534928 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura 2	First it does require that you specify a library. However when it takes you to the sign-in screen there is an option to sign in with your Overdrive account instead of your library card for that particular library. I believe Kobos do it this way because they can only display a single library's results. It's kind of like how in Libby, even if you have multiple library cards, you have to choose which one to use before making a search. The UI will not search across all your cards and combine the results for you. Likewise the Kobo still has to choose a particular library to search – but if you're logged into your Overdrive account, then you should still automatically receive your loans made from other libraries on your same Overdrive account.