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Access audiobooks through the Libby app for convenient listening on your devices, with setup instructions and tips for expanding your collection access.

Access audiobooks through the Libby app for convenient listening on your phone, tablet, or computer. Perfect for commuters, multitaskers, or anyone who learns better through audio.

What is Libby?

Circular Libby logoLibby is a free app that lets you borrow audiobooks from the Loyola University Chicago Libraries using your Loyola login. Developed by OverDrive, Libby makes it easy to browse, download, and listen to audiobooks anywhere.  This service provides access to current bestsellers, fiction, and non-fiction titles that complement our academic collection.  While our collection is small but growing, you can expand your options by getting a free Chicago Public Library (or your local public library) card for access to their audiobook collection using the same app.

Getting Started with Libby

Download the App

You can use Libby on multiple devices:

Set Up Your Account

You only need to do this setup once:

  1. Download and open Libby - If you already have Libby for another library, just add Loyola to your library list
  2. Sign in with your Loyola UVID - Use your university ID as your library card number
  3. Add Loyola Library - Tap the menu, select “Add a library,” enter zip code 60660 and search
  4. Select “Loyola University of Chicago Library” from the results

More help with Libby setup

Borrowing Audiobooks

Checkout details

  • Loans: Check out up to 5 titles at a time
  • Default loan period: 21 days
  • Renewals: Available if no one else has placed a hold
  • Early returns: Return anytime to make available for others
  • Holds: Place up to 5 holds at a time - you’ll be notified when available

Ways to access:

  • Through Libby app - Best mobile experience with offline listening
  • Web browser - loyola.overdrive.com
  • Library catalog - Search for titles marked “OverDrive Audiobooks Collection (Lakeside Libraries)”

See our Borrowing & Renewals page for complete borrowing policies: limits, special materials, and visitor access.

Expanding Your Options

Since our collection is growing but still limited, consider getting additional library cards:

You can manage multiple library accounts in the same Libby app, giving you access to thousands of titles.

Getting Help

Need assistance with audiobooks or Libby?

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