Libby is a digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide. It delivers a large catalog of ebooks, audiobooks and other digital media.
You can browse the collection before downloading the app on the Libby website.
Libby App (android, iOS)
To gain access, download the app and answer the series of questions.
- Choose "yes" for having a library card, and "I'll search for a library" (second option).
- Type in and click, "The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center".
- Choose "Enter Library Account Details", and click next.
- Use your MD Anderson Credentials (what you log in to your computer with).
It will show your linked library card, click Next. Browse our Libby collection!
If you already have Libby app on your device, open the app and follow these steps:
1. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the account icon
2. Click “add a library”
3. Type in and click, “The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center”
4. Choose "Enter Library Account Details", and click next
5. Use your MD Anderson Credentials (what you log in to your computer with).
To search for books:
General book searches will bring up both ebooks and audiobooks. The audiobooks will have headphones on the bottom of the book picture.
General searches:
1. Make sure you are in “Library” by clicking “Library” on the bottom”
2. After, on the top, click the “search” bar
3. Search for book title
Specific format searches (e.g. audiobooks or ebooks):
1.Click “Library” on the bottom
2. In the middle of screen, choose “Preferences”
3. Change “Format” from “Any” to “Audiobooks” or “ebooks” (preferred format)
4. Click “Apply Preferences”
5. Search for title *this will only show the preferred format
To borrow:
1.Click “Borrow” next to the title
2.Book will automatically download
This allows users to read without being on wi-fi or using data
Audiobooks: If your car and phone have Bluetooth enabled, you can stream it to your car
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