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How to access audiobooks and eBooks via Libby/OverDrive

The LAVC Library is proud to offer Libby, an innovative in-browser and mobile app from OverDrive designed to make borrowing and enjoying eBooks and audiobooks from the Library easier than ever.

Follow the directions below for accessing Libby via the Libby app (recommended) or a computer

Access Libby with the Libby app (recommended)

1.  Download the Libby app onto your device (e.g., phone/tablet/Kindle)

 screenshot of Libby download screen

 

2. Open the Libby app. When asked "Do you have a library card" choose "Not Yet."

screenshot of Libby app seteup

 

3. Choose "Find Libraries Nearby"

screenshot of Libby app setup

 

4. Click "Search" in the top right corner, then search for "Los Angeles Valley College" and click on it

   screenshot of library map in Libbyscreenshot of library search screen in Libby 

 

5. Choose "Sign in With My Card," then "Next"

screenshot of Libby app login process

 

6. If you get a pop-up, click "Continue," then sign in using your SSO/SIS/Canvas username and password

    Libby app login pop upscreenshot of SSO login for LACCD

 

7. You're connected! 

screenshot of Libby account screen

 

8. You can add your local public library to your Libby account to get access to even more audiobooks and eBooks. From the center “hamburger” menu, choose “Add Library” to search for your public library and connect your library card. 

screenshot of lower toolbar in Libby app    screenshot of "add library" option in Libby app

 

Find more audiobooks and eBooks from the Los Angeles Public Library

The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) provides audiobook and eBook checkouts via Libby as well!

Borrowing library books in any format is always free -- you'll just need a library card. If you don't already have a Los Angeles Public Library card, you can apply for one online. You can also visit any LAPL library branch and staff can help you get a card.

For questions about LAPL audiobooks/eBooks/Libby:

Access Libby with your desktop computer

You may also use the Libby App on your desktop computer.

Once at the Libby homepage, click "Sign In With My Card," then sign in with your SSO/SIS/Canvas username and password.

screenshot of "sign in with my card" option

Desktop computer access via OverDrive

Visit LAVC's OverDrive homepage, click "Sign in," then log in with your SSO/SIS/Canvas username and password.

screenshot of LAVC's OverDrive homepage

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