MLOL Reader

Spec sheet

What it does

MLOL Reader lets readers borrow ebooks and audiobooks offered by their library and read or listen in the app.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

Purpose

MLOL Reader lets MLOL account holders borrow and read ebooks and listen to audiobooks offered by their library.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

Platforms

The app is developed for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

Security

Horizons’ cloud SaaS software, including MLOL and related applications, is accessible only after user authentication and uses SSL/HTTPS certificates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shop.medialibrary.it

Support

For Reader problems, the maker asks users to email [email protected] with their username, device, affected resource, and exact error message.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

Headquarters

Bologna, ItalyRead 28 Sep 2026 · medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · api.medialibrary.it

Borrowing

Readers can search for and download resources in the app’s Explore section, then start reading or listening with one click.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

Library integrations

MLOL says its service can integrate authentication with library-management software providers and SPID/CIE.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shop.medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

Loan renewal

An ebook loan can be renewed for 7 days, extending its duration to 21 days, or returned early.Read 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Minimum versions

The listed minimums are Android 7.1.1, iOS 15, Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 10.15 Catalina, and Ubuntu 20.04.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shop.medialibrary.it

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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · medialibrary.it

Where Specifiction places it

• Ebook Reader Software#21 of 277.3