Beginning mid-September, OverDrive is updating how hold suspensions work for eBooks and eAudio. These changes will give patrons more flexibility and adjust how titles move through waitlists. The new holds process will apply to all digital holds, whether patrons borrow through Libby, Sora, or the KCLS OverDrive website.
FAQs
Where will the new hold process apply?
The new process will apply to all digital holds, whether you borrow through Libby, Sora, or the KCLS OverDrive website.
Is there a limit to how many titles I can suspend?
No. You may suspend all holds you would like, up to the current limit of 25 holds in OverDrive.
Will I be notified if a suspended hold is close to being canceled?
Yes. Both Libby and the OverDrive website will show an alert or countdown 30 days before cancellation.
Please note: Sora does not send alerts when a suspended hold is nearing cancellation.
What happens to holds that are currently suspended?
All currently suspended holds will automatically convert to indefinite suspensions.
- If a hold remains suspended for 365 consecutive days, it will be canceled.
- Active (non-suspended) holds are not affected.
- Only suspended holds are impacted by this change.
