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Libby by OverDrive: Libby Icons Explained

Learn how to access eBooks and audiobooks via the Libby app and website with your Advocate Health credentials.

Libby Icons Explained

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Browsing Icons:

  • Card icon with a clock in the bottom-left corner: All copies are checked out, but you can place a hold.
  • Card icon with a plus sign in the bottom-left corner: Book is available to be checked out.
  • Filter icon - three horizontal lines: Use the filter to limit to audio or eBooks or by subject.
  • Earbuds icon and hours: Hours displayed indicated how long the audio book is.

Borrowing Icons:

  • Cloud indicates that a book can only be streamed; internet access is needed.
  • Card icon with a checkmark in the bottom-left corner: book is temporarily downloaded to your device; only available through the app.

Bottom Navigation Menu Icons

  • Magnifying glass: search for a book
  • Building: home page
  • Menu icon - three horizontal lines: manage your library cards and settings
  • Books: view your checkouts and holds
  • Tag: view the books you've tagged.