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Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

A guide for attaining a library card and gaining access to resources at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library.

Libby

Getting started with Libby:

You can access Libby via a web browser, or using the Libby app (available in iTunes and the Play Store). Libby offers a wide range of eBooks and eAudiobooks in all genres.

Download and borrow materials for 7 or 14 days—your choice. Borrow up to 20 items at a time. 

Below you will see how to access Libby via a web browser.

Begin by going to Libby's website or open in the app:

Hopefully you have already applied for your BECPL library card, and have your card number. If so click "Yes," if not, please do so now. This guide will continue with the "Yes" prompt.

Click "Search For A Library" to find the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

Search for a Library

Search for Buffalo Library

Click "Sign In With Card"

Sign in with card

enter your card number

You may "Rename" your card (give it a nickname), or click "Next" to continue.

rename your card or click next

Click "Skip" to continue in the Libby app. If you wish to use your Kindle, you can click that option and follow the instructions.

click Next to continue in Libby

Click the Search icon on the bottom of the screen to get the search bar, then type a title you are looking for.

click the search icon and enter your title

Choose the format or edition you would like to borrow.

formats and editions are displayed

Click "Borrow" to borrow the title!

click borrow to borrow the title

You can now read or listen to your item right in Libby!

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E. H. Butler Library, SUNY Buffalo State
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878 6300
Fax: (716) 878-3134
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