Delaware Libraries

A new feature to help libraries and Libby users more easily identify titles produced with AI:
AI disclosures in Libby

On title details screens, you’ll see:

• An AI disclosure that reflects publisher-provided information.
• There are three possible statuses:  yes, there are AI contributions; no AI contributions; or no information has been provided yet.
• An “AI” badge next to contributors (e.g., narrators) that are disclosed as AI.
• A way to report a content concern for titles that have an unknown AI status. OverDrive will review reported AI concerns and work with publishers to update title metadata as necessary.

AI Content Controls in Libby

• In Libby, users can set their preferences for discovering titles with AI contributions via a new Content Controls menu.
• This menu will present AI contribution choices in four different categories: text, audio, graphics, and translation. Each category has several options, so that people can find the right balance for them.
• AI Content Controls apply to all titles in Libby, whether you’re browsing or searching. For example, if a user disallows AI audio in Libby, all AI narrators will be filtered out of search results and library lists.

Message from OverDrive:
OverDrive is working to ensure that AI disclosure metadata is correct across the catalog, to the best knowledge of our publisher partners. At first there may be incomplete coverage, but it will improve over time. New metadata from publishers will be processed and reflected in our products as soon as it becomes available. Once users have their preferences set up in Libby, new or updated titles matching their AI contribution criteria will be filtered out.

From OverDrive: “As part of our ongoing commitment to providing secure access to your library’s digital resources, OverDrive will require users to enter a PIN or password in addition to a library card. This will apply when signing in to Libby, your OverDrive digital library website, or Kanopy.”

If you need your library card number/account number to verify your card – Find it in the Delaware Libraries Mobile App. Click “Bar Code” and it will appear.

Verifying card – Libby prompt after PIN update PDF

Not sure what your PIN is, or need to reset it? FAQ-How do I get or reset my PIN? – Ask a Librarian Delaware

For questions reach out to Ask a Librarian Delaware

Libby is the newest app from OverDrive, inspired by libraries and user feedback, designed to get people reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible. If you haven’t already, we encourage everyone to download the free Libby APP! You can also visit the Libby Help site for more information.

When the OverDrive app is removed from app stores, users who already have it installed can continue to use it with no disruption. OverDrive will continue to provide help and support resources for the OverDrive app.

Our digital collection will continue to be available as a browser-based experience.

We will be adding the Libby icon/link to download the Libby app. We will continue to have OverDrive for desktop users. If you need help use OverDrive Help for troubleshooting.

OverDrive’s Resource Center has additional information.

Amazon has announced it will end support for Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets released in 2012 or earlier, with the cutoff date set for May 20, 2026.  This means affected devices will no longer be able to borrow or download new books after that date.

Devices Affected

• Kindle models: 1st Gen (2007), Kindle 2, Kindle DX/DX Graphite, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4, Kindle Touch, Kindle 5, 1st Gen Kindle Paperwhite
• Kindle Fire tablets: 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, Kindle Fire HD 7, Kindle Fire HD 8.9

These devices, some over 14 years old, will still be able to read books already downloaded before the cutoff, and their libraries can be accessed via the free Kindle app, Kindle for Web, or newer Kindle hardware.

What Happens After May 20, 2026

• Factory reset or deregistration will make reactivation impossible.
• Devices may still power on and display pre-loaded content, but they will lose seamless integration with Amazon’s ecosystem

Amazon says the change is due to advancements in screen resolution, processing speed, battery life, and accessibility features in newer devices, and that these older models have been supported for at least 14 years.

Bottom line: If you own one of the listed older devices, you can still read your existing books, but you’ll need to upgrade to continue reading new content from Libby.