Users of Overdrive to borrow library books

[Gentlemanwiththistledownhair]

I discovered using overdrive to download library books a few months ago and it's been great for making it possible for me to borrow library books. But, I have a question about how the hold system works.

I have had a particular book on hold for a while and first in line with "approximately 2 weeks wait" for nearly 6 weeks now. I assume that the previous reader is renewing the book because they'd like to keep hold of it. Is there a limit to how much you can do this? In my old library, of you called to renew a book and there was a waitlist, you'd be allowed one renew, but then told it had to be returned. Does similar happen with Over Drive? Or can they renew indefinitely?

[Sleepyhead11]

Hello, I'd phone your library on Monday to ask, but in my library there is a policy that a book on overdrive cannot be renewed if it has a hold/holds, they will be happy to clarify their policy for you though. What book is it, out of nosiness?

[Gentlemanwiththistledownhair]

Thanks sleepy, I will. I wondered whether it was a library thing or an Overdrive thing.

Book is The Binding by Bridget Collins. Hopefully it'll be worth the wait!

[Sleepyhead11]

Ah, I loved The Binding. Took a while to get into, then literally couldn't put the book down. I hope you get the book soon. Most libraries have a policy of not allowing renewals when someone has a hold, a;though overdrive is complicated.

[Gentlemanwiththistledownhair]

sleepy thanks, finally got it yesterday and finished it today, so yep I enjoyed it! I was the opposite to you though, loved part 1 and parts 2 & 3 didn't quite hit the mark. I wanted more binding and less love!