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Google is reportedly rolling out a new feature in Search that allows users to check if an ebook is available to borrow from your library.
According a report from 9to5google, this new feature appears in Google Search as part of the ‘Knowledge Graph’ card. When searching for a book, the “Get Book” tab has a new “Borrow ebook” section, which lists public library systems near you with a link to open the webpage and borrow.
For now, the feature is said to be only available in the United States. This ebook borrow feature is reportedly live and working on web, mobile browsers, mobile apps for Android and iOS.
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The link opens “Overdrive” or other service that user’s library uses to manage ebooks and an edit location button allows to set preference and show other libraries. The report also notes that Knowledge Graph cards for books on mobile may have gotten tweaked design similar to movies, TV shows, and other entertainment-related searches design.
Earlier this month, Google Search on iOS rolled out a feature called “What’s New” that shows users searches that are trending and also provide answers to queries.
(Written with Inputs from IANS)
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