How to Use Libby

Hi, in this video I'm going to show you how to setup and use Libby. The library's new app for eBooks and e Audiobooks. Libby is available on iPad, iPhone, and android devises. If your using a Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, or Kindle Fire check out are other videos linked here. If you've used Overdrive before you'll find Libby much easier, simpler and friendlier it's all in one app to check out and read or listen to check out library materials search for Libby by Overdrive in your app store. We are using an iPad but the app will look and work the same on all devises. When you first open the Libby app scroll down and click "find my library". The app will use your location to find the nearest library in the system, if it's correct hit yes if not click no and you'll be prompted to search your library by name or zip code. Next you will need to enter your library card, click "add your card" on the right-side of the screen. Select your library from the dropdown menu, and enter you library card number then click "sign in". Libby has to two main sections, the library which is synonymous with my media mall where you can browse and select books and your shelf where you can see your checks, holds and activity at any point while using Libby you can toggle back and forth between these sections. Lets go back to our library and find a book to check out you can scroll down through the various collections. Or scroll up and click the magnifying glass

to search the catalog. As you type Libby will suggest search terms for you. If you find a book you want and it's available you can click "borrow" confirm this on the next screen by clicking borrow again. The title will automatically down load for off line reading. You can click open book from here or you can keep browsing or go back to your shelf. Let's click "open book" then you can swipe left to page through the book. At anytime click the center of the screen to pull up your menu. Where again you can toggle between the library or your shelf. Notice that it brings you back to the last page you left off on. In this case our search results. If your looking for a book that is already check out click "place a hold" and confirm this on the next screen you can keep browsing or edit your hold. With Libby you have lots of navigation options so click back in the book your reading by clicking in the center logo at the bottom menu or go to your shelf to see your current check outs and holds. Returning to any of these sections is just a click away the best part about Libby is that its truly an all-in-one browsing and reading app. No need to use complicated menus to switch to different confusing section of the app. And Libby will never sign you out unless you sign out yourself or delete the app. You can also listen to electronic audiobooks on Libby look for the headphones logo and click "borrow" the whole audiobook will automatically download for offline listening then open audiobook. Check out our YouTube page including more detailed audiobook directions.