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Finding and Using E-Books

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How To Use the Libby App

The Libby app allows users to listen to titles they currently have checked out of any library that they have a card for (both public and academic). Users can browse the collection through the app, and can listen to checked out titles offline and listen to the same title on multiple devices. 

The Libby app can be downloaded for free through Google Play or the Apple App Store. (It is also available for Kindle.) To access checked out audiobooks on the app, you must log into the app with a University of Illinois account. To access your account:

  1. Open the Libby app.
  2. Click on the  icon and select "Add Library."  
  3. Type "University of Illinois" in the search box. Select the result. (You can also tap Map in the top-right corner to search for the UIUC library.)
  4. Once you've selected the institution, click "Sign in With My Card." You will then be prompted to be sent automatically to OverDrive.com to sign in using your Net ID and password.
  5. You may then browse the collection and access any titles that are checked out to your account.