AskOPL: Omaha Public Library FAQs

Unfortunately, in general, eBooks cannot be Interlibrary loaned. There are many different restrictions on use and access of eBooks, which includes preventing loaning them to individuals outside of the owning library's patrons. 

You can, however, always suggest we purchase a title. In Libby, you can search for titles not in our collection and click its "Notify Me" smart tab, which will anonymously share your interest with our collection development team.

You can also suggest eBook and audiobook purchases through our website by logging into omahalibrary.org, clicking the Services tab, then Suggest a Purchase. Click Add Suggestion to make a request, and check this page again later for updates on your requests.

You can also suggest purchases through OverDrive:

1. Log in to our OverDrive site, opens a new window with your library card number and pin.
2. Search for the title of the book you want to suggest.
3. On the results page, select Recommend to library under the "Availability" filter. Titles the library doesn't own are added to your results.
4. To tell which titles aren't part of the digital collection, look for a Not owned banner and Recommend link. Click or tap Recommend to recommend a title.
   If prompted, sign in.
5. A pop-up will open where you can choose to be placed on the wait list or just be notified if your library purchases the title.
6. Select Recommend this title to complete your recommendation.

If you do not see the title you're looking for, it is not available for OPL to purchase as eBook or eAudiobook.

If the title you requested does not appear in our OverDrive catalog within a month after your request, OPL was not able to purchase it.