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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Earlier this month, Overdrive shared their plan and timeline for sunsetting the legacy Overdrive app in favor of utilizing Libby as the primary app for accessing our Overdrive collection.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As a first step in the process, <b>Overdrive will remove the Overdrive app from the Apple Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft store in February 2022. </b>Current Overdrive app users can continue to use the app at that time; any new users looking for the Overdrive app will be directed to Libby. Our website, <a href="https://livebrary.overdrive.com">https://livebrary.overdrive.com</a>, will also continue to be a primary means of access.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In future phases of their plan, Overdrive will be actively encouraging Overdrive app users to switch to Libby, with the goal of migrating most Overdrive app users to Libby by the end of 2022. We will share out updates on future phases of the transition as we receive them. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As we prepare for this change, <b>Overdrive has suggested that we begin actively promoting Libby and remove references to the Overdrive app from our websites and any promotional materials that are shared out with patrons.</b> To assist you with this process, we have the following available:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Social media graphics that you can use or adapt (keep checking back for new updates), available at <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t8bdvkpvwy7mfiq/AAA_STOSe3laiOW2KgMWGgfPa?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t8bdvkpvwy7mfiq/AAA_STOSe3laiOW2KgMWGgfPa?dl=0</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Libby marketing materials are available on the Gateway at <a href="https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/node/6129">https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/node/6129</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Overdrive’s Libby transition page (including a useful FAQ) can be found at <a href="https://resources.overdrive.com/libby/">https://resources.overdrive.com/libby/</a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Overdrive runs an ongoing monthly “Getting Started with Libby” webinar for library staff, registration can be found at <a href="https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P80ZIHLdRaGhi3cdKSRDsw">https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P80ZIHLdRaGhi3cdKSRDsw</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please let me know if you have any further questions!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--Ellen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Ellen Nasto<br></b>Technology & Electronic Resources Supervisor<br>Suffolk Cooperative Library System<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>627 North Sunrise Service Road<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bellport, New York 11713-9000<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tel: (631) 286-1600, x1357 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:ellen@suffolknet.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>ellen@suffolknet.org</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>