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Libby app

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from the UCL GOSICH Library for free. Libby is the new library reading app for all GOSH staff.

Read with Libby 

The UCL GOSICH Library  is delighted to announce a new resource available for all GOSH staff: a free digital library collection that includes ebooks and audiobooks for both professional development and pleasure reading, available through the Libby app.

Our library is available for all GOSH staff  and includes well-being books, EDI books, leadership books  along with personal reading (think: bestsellers at your local library!) as well as over 4,000 magazines

How do I get started?

  1. Libby is available on any browser through https://libbyapp.com and as an app that can be downloaded on any phone/tablet. Our  direct Libby link for the browser is https://libbyapp.com/library/greatormond 
  2. Register with the library. and plese let us know you would  like to use  the libby app.   You can join the library  remotely https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/membership-services/external-users/nhs-library-membership or you can visit the library in person Monday-Friday 9:00-18:00. 

    Once  you  have joined the library   the authentication for the Libby app is the barcode on your library card and the pin  you choose when they register. We will send you  a card  but they can start borrowing books straight away before they get the card once  you know your barcode and chosen your pin 

  3. Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf   and download to the app automatically when you're on Wi-Fi, so you can read them when you're offline.

On your Shelf, tap loans at the top of the screen. From there, you can:

  • Tap Read With... to choose whether you'd like to open a book in Kindle (U.S. organizations only) or Libby.
  • Tap Open In Libby, Open Magazine, or Open Audiobook to start reading or listening in the app.
  • Tap Manage Loan to see options like Renew Loan and Return Early. Happy reading!