Library Scan: OverDrive + Goodreads

Scan any OverDrive library for available eBooks & audiobooks from your Goodreads to-read shelf.

What is Library Scan: OverDrive + Goodreads?

Library Scan: OverDrive + Goodreads is a chrome extension that offers a seamless way to scan any OverDrive library for immediately available eBooks and audiobooks from your Goodreads to-read list. This tool filters by media type & availability and schedules daily automatic scans for ultimate convenience. It also provides access for hold placement on upcoming titles. Be part of the tech-savvy readers who optimize their library experience with Library Scan: OverDrive + Goodreads.

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Extension stats

By: Isaac B.

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Users: 3,000+ ▲ 1,000

Rating: 5.00 (11)

Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2021-09-14)

Creation date: 2020-07-25

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
https://www.goodreads.com/*
https://*.overdrive.com/*

Size: 784.38K

Email: is*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 18289 ▲ 2707

Other rankings

#4069 in Tools ▲ 35

#1 in overdrive keyword 6

#4 in library keyword 32

#6 in scan keyword 24 ▲ 4

#158 in setup keyword 31 ▼ 10

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

• Find titles immediately available for checkout • Place holds on upcoming books • Filter by media type & availability • Automatic daily scans

Support & feature requests available at https://isaacbock.com/library-scan. Source code available at https://github.com/isaacbock/library-scan.

Not affiliated with Goodreads or OverDrive, Inc. All data accessed and interpreted is available publicly online.

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— What's new? — • Version 1.0.3 (09/12/21) ◦ Bug fix: only refresh while online

User reviews

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Pros

Saves time in finding available books at the library.
Easily checks books from the Goodreads 'Want To Read' list.
Quickly scans e-library for multiple books.
Does not require logins, just needs Goodreads profile number and library's Overdrive URL.
Saves money by allowing users to find free electronic versions of books.

Cons

Shows multiple editions of the same book instead of consolidating them.
Lacks option to change the order of books displayed from the 'Want To Read' list.
Does not have a sorting feature by release date.
Could benefit from the ability to add multiple libraries.

Most mentioned

Effectively finds books in local library from Goodreads lists.
Saves users time and effort compared to manual searching.
Users appreciate the simplicity and ease of use.

Recent reviews

This extension is great and saves me time trying to find books available at my library. Further functionality I would like to see added would be consolidating books with multiple editions into one "Title" and scanning other lists on my Goodreads account. Currently if a book as multiple editions, every single edition is shown so if I have a list of 75 books Library Scan will show me a list of over 500 editions of those 75 books. Being able to have multiple "Tabs" for each list within Goodreads would be great as well because I sort my "To Read" list into multiple lists. All that aside this extension fits the basic function it was designed for and saves me time. Highly recommend.