MLOL Reader
MLOL Reader lets people with an MLOL account from their library borrow ebooks and audiobooks, then read or listen in the app.
What MLOL Reader is
MLOL Reader lets people with an MLOL account from their library borrow ebooks and audiobooks, then read or listen in the app. Readers can explore resources, search and download them, and start with one click. The 2026 version adds a homepage for current loans, personalized suggestions, catalog news and lists, along with search-as-you-type and a simplified borrowing process. Ebook loans can be renewed for seven days, extending them to 21 days, or returned early. The app supports EPUB and PDF files and includes annotation tools. It is available for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux, with minimum versions of Android 7.1.1, iOS 15, Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 10.15 Catalina and Ubuntu 20.04. Downloads are available through the Microsoft, Apple and Google stores; macOS and Linux links appear after signing in to an MLOL portal. Access requires an account provided by a civic, school, university or corporate library. MLOL says it is developing the app toward accessibility criteria with Fondazione LIA, and ebook titles in its catalog have been certified with the foundation.
Good
- Free to use with an MLOL library account
- Supports EPUB and PDF
- Includes annotation tools
- Available on mobile, desktop and Linux
- Ebook loans can be renewed or returned early
Watch out
- Requires an account provided by a library
- Linux and macOS downloads require portal sign-in
- Requires Android 7.1.1 or later
- Requires iOS 15 or later
Who it suits
MLOL Reader is for people whose civic, school, university or corporate library provides an MLOL account. It suits readers who want to borrow ebooks or audiobooks and read, listen or annotate in the app.
Verdict
MLOL Reader combines ebook and audiobook borrowing with reading, listening and annotation features across several platforms. Access depends on having an account through a participating library.
The facts
Each one read from MLOL Reader's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 2026 features
- The 2026 version adds a homepage with current loans, personalized suggestions, catalog news and lists, plus search-as-you-type and a simplified borrowing process.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Accessibility
- The maker says the app is being developed toward accessibility criteria in collaboration with Fondazione LIA, and that ebook titles in its catalog have been certified with the foundation.checked 7 Oct 2026
- API access
- MLOL APIs allow digital content to be integrated into independent websites and are reserved for member libraries and companies that develop library management systems or OPACs for clients.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Borrowing
- Readers can search for and download resources in the app’s Explore section, then start reading or listening with one click.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Download
- The app is available through the Microsoft, Apple, and Google stores; macOS and Linux download links are available after signing in to an MLOL portal.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Eligibility
- Use requires an account for an MLOL service, which users obtain from their reference library; the page lists civic, school, university and corporate libraries.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- MLOL describes its digital lending platform as serving public and state libraries; the app page also identifies school, university and corporate library accounts.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Library account required
- To access content, readers need an account for an MLOL service provided by their library; the page lists civic, school, university, and corporate libraries.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Library integrations
- MLOL says its service can integrate authentication with library-management software providers and SPID/CIE.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Library service model
- The MLOL Shop describes the library service as an annual portal subscription plus prepaid credit used to select content for lending to library users.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Loan options
- The maker’s library solution page says the Reader supports one-click ebook and audiobook borrowing; it does not state loan durations on that page.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Loan renewal
- An ebook loan can be renewed for 7 days, extending its duration to 21 days, or returned early.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Minimum versions
- The listed minimums are Android 7.1.1, iOS 15, Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 10.15 Catalina, and Ubuntu 20.04.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MLOL Reader lets MLOL account holders borrow and read ebooks and listen to audiobooks offered by their library.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Horizons’ cloud SaaS software, including MLOL and related applications, is accessible only after user authentication and uses SSL/HTTPS certificates.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security certification
- Horizons Unlimited’s ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificate covers design, development, management and support of digital product and multimedia systems, applications, portals and SaaS solutions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- For Reader problems, the maker asks users to email [email protected] with their username, device, affected resource, and exact error message.checked 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- MLOL Reader lets readers borrow ebooks and audiobooks offered by their library and read or listen in the app.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- The maker describes MLOL as a digital lending platform for public and state libraries, and says Reader access is provided through participating libraries.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Bologna, Italychecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The app is developed for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.checked 7 Oct 2026
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