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Reviewed and published by trentmaziarz, March 23, 2026. Discovered and drafted by our automated research pipeline.

In 2019, OverDrive launched a Google Assistant integration that let Libby users search for and borrow library books using voice commands on smart speakers, phones, and other devices. Its current operational status is unclear, as Google has since discontinued many third-party Assistant integrations.

Details

The Libby Action for Google Assistant launched in March 2019 and was compatible with over one billion devices, including Google Home speakers, Android phones, smart watches, and smart displays. Patrons could initiate library interactions by saying "Hey Google, talk to Libby," then search for titles, hear book descriptions read aloud, receive recommendations, and borrow items hands-free. This was an early experiment in making library collections accessible through conversational AI platforms. Google has since deprecated many third-party Actions from its Assistant platform, and OverDrive has not published documentation confirming whether this integration remains functional.

Products affected

Libby

Sources & Evidence

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Trace Foundation. (2026). OverDrive, Inc.: In 2019, OverDrive launched a Google Assistant integration that let Libby users search for and borrow library books using voice commands on smart speakers, phones, and other devices. Its current operational status is unclear, as Google has since discontinued many third-party Assistant integrations (data as of 2026-03-23) [Data set record]. AI Trace. https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/165c9fa3-d08c-4d3d-8eab-0c8a49e6017e. Accessed October 13, 2026.

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https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/165c9fa3-d08c-4d3d-8eab-0c8a49e6017e
Data as of
March 23, 2026
Last verified
March 23, 2026

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