Lending Library

• You can borrow up to 3 books and place a hold on up to 5 books at any given time. 
• The default checkout period is 14 days. You can adjust the checkout period to 7 or 21 days as desired. 
• Books are automatically returned to the library at the end of the checkout period, so there is no need to worry about returning your loans on time! 
• You can always return a book early if you finish it before it is due. 
• If you are nearing the end of the checkout period but wish to have more time to finish your book, you may choose to extend your loan if no one else is waiting for it. 

• Device compatibility – Enjoy Libby on almost any device by accessing it in a web browser or downloading the Libby app on a phone or tablet. 
• Multiple device syncing – All your loans, notes, bookmarks, and reading progress sync across your devices. 
• Listen while you drive – Enjoy audiobooks in your car through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or a Bluetooth connection. 
• Offline access – Download ebooks and audiobooks for offline reading, or stream them to save space. 
• Send to Kindle – If you prefer reading on your Kindle, Libby can send your compatible library books to it. (U.S. libraries only)

• You have the power to fully customize your reading experience. Any settings you adjust will be automatically saved for the next time you open your book. Accessibility features include: 
  • Screen reader compatibility 
  • Dyslexic font 
  • Zooming capability 
  • Color, contrast, text font and size, book-turning animations, and page layout adjustments. 

  For more information about the Libby app accessibility features, visit the Libby Help Center. 

• We select titles that directly inform the autism community for educational purposes or entertain for leisurely reading. Example categories include children’s books, parent books, autiebiographies, popular fiction, and authoritative clinical guides. 
• The Libby app contains digital books in ebook and audiobook format only. Limited paperback copies of OAR-published works can be ordered through the OAR’s Resource Store.  

• Yes! We encourage you to tell us what books you are interested in reading through the Libby app Notify Me feature. 
• We will consider adding additional books to the collection based on overall demand, relevancy and timing, and availability of program funds. 
• You will be notified once any requested titles have been added to the library. 

The library includes OAR publications, OAR-funded works, and books written by many other authors not affiliated with OAR. It is curated to fulfill OAR’s educational activities, support autism community initiatives, and/or fulfill individual reader requests. 

The views and opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the original author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of OAR. The mere appearance of the content within OAR’s Libby app does not constitute an endorsement by OAR. OAR does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. 

By providing access to this content, it is understood that OAR is not engaged in the rendering of legal, medical, or other professional services. If legal, medical, or other expert advice or assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. 

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