Answered By: Jessica Gonzales
Last Updated: Jan 04, 2024     Views: 1462

Do you share your device with another person? Are you looking for a way to link up multiple cards to the Libby app on one device?

Libby has you covered! The Libby app allows you to enter two or more card numbers, switch between accounts, and access all titles on all accounts in one place. 
 

Get started

  1. Download the Libby by OverDrive app here or directly from your app store. This link also has instructions and a video for using Libby. 
     
  2. Find and select your library (choosing any branch of Austin Public Library will do).  
     
  3. Add your card number and library password (and set up your reading-format preference).  
     
  4. Add additional cards for other Austin Public Library members by following the instructions below.
     


Add additional cards for other Austin Public Library members

  1. To add additional cards for the Austin Public Library, tap the Libby icon  Libby icon screenshot in the bottom center then tap See Library Cards.  

    Your Libraries menu in the Libby app, showing the Austin Public Library, along with options to See Library Cards (emphasized with an arrow) and Add A Library.

  2. You should see your current card. Select Add Another Card.

    Library Cards menu in the Libby app, showing a library card labelled with the name Elizabeth, and the option to Add Another card (emphasized with an arrow).
     
  3. Complete the form and tap on Sign In to finish adding another card.

    Form to enter library account details in the Libby app, showing card number and password fields, along with the option to Sign In (emphasized with an arrow).
     
  4. Now you should see both cards in your account. The color card for Darcy is "active," which means he will see that account's eBook and eAudiobook loans on his Libby Shelf. Tap Actions to give the card a name or unlink the account. When Elizabeth is ready to read, she can tap Activate to toggle back and forth between cards.

    Library Cards menu in the Libby app, showing two library cards labelled with the names Darcy and Elizabeth, and the option to Add Another card.