How does library distribution (OverDrive and hoopla) work?
Chiify reaches 50,000+ libraries through partners like OverDrive and hoopla. Here's how library lending works and how you get paid for it.
Last updated 2026-06-15
Beyond retail stores, Chiify reaches 50,000+ libraries worldwide through partners such as OverDrive (the Libby app) and hoopla — a real, often-overlooked income stream.
How library distribution works
- Keep the relevant library channels enabled in your store selection.
- Chiify delivers your book to the library aggregators.
- Libraries license your title for lending; readers borrow it through apps like Libby and hoopla.
How you earn
Libraries pay to license or per-loan, depending on the model. Those earnings flow to Chiify and through to you like any other sale, consolidated into your monthly payout. See how much will I earn.
Why bother with libraries
- Discovery. Library readers are voracious and often buy an author's other books.
- Steady income that is not dependent on retail promotions.
Leaving libraries enabled is usually a smart default — it widens your reach at no extra cost.
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