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Loyola University Chicago Libraries

Library Orientation

What is Library Extension and how can I use it to find books

What is Library Extension? 

  • Library Extension is a browser plugin that allows you to instantly see book and e-book availability from Loyola University Chicago and other libraries.
  • Currently, the browser plugin/extension is compatible with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
  • Installing Library Extension: Add the extension to your browser to get started:

Using Library Extension

Library Extension allows you to view instant availability information for books, music, and audiobooks from your public library and Loyola University Chicago as you browse various sites, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Good Reads, and Google Books. More than 5,000 libraries across Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States are supported through the tool with information displayed from local catalogs.

Click here to see if your local public or academic library is supported

As you search for resources, the Library Extension tool will display results for items held in local libraries you have defined. 

Amazon.com Library Extension tool displaying on resource page

Good Reads Library Extension tool displaying on resource page

Google Books Library Extension tool displaying on resource page