OverDrive & Libby e-Books and Audiobooks

Welcome to OverDrive & Libby e-Books and Audiobooks

(Courtesy of Cornell University Library)

Are you seeking a versatile, cost-effective way for leisure and educational reading? OverDrive and Libby offer instant access to a vast digital library of ebooks and audiobooks, whether is popular fiction or educational reading anytime. Enjoy the convenience of borrowing and reading anytime, anywhere, on any device, without the limitations of physical books or library hours.

You have the opportunity to access a diverse range of formats and methods for obtaining e-books and audiobooks:

Formats available:

• E-books: Choose from Kindle and EPub formats.
• Audiobooks: Available in MP3 format.

Methods of access:

• Download Libby app: Utilize the Libby app to borrow borrow and read books seamlessly on your computer, phone or other devices.
• Libby web browser: Stream e-books and audiobooks directly through the Libby web browser.
• OverDrive web browser: Read your borrowed e-books and audiobooks directly through OverDrive Read.
• Kindle: Borrow e-books on your Kindle device or via the Kindle reading apps from your library's OverDrive.
• EPub format: Download EPub files directly to your device for easy access.
• SEARCH: You can find an OverDrive e-book or audiobook by performing a SEARCH.

Borrowing Privileges:

• You can download e-books.
• Titles are automatically expired/returned at the end of the lending period. No late fees!
• You can check out up to 3 titles at a time.
• Borrow titles for up to 7, 14, or 21 days.
• You are allowed to place a hold on 3 titles at a time.
• Items stay in your cart for 60 minutes before checkout.
• You have the option to return an item before the due date.
• Most OverDrive e-books are single-user titles, similar to physical library items. If an e-book is checked out, you can place a hold on it or wait until it is returned. However, you cannot print individual pages or chapters.

What do you need to enjoy free instant access to digital ebooks and audiobooks?

• Your CWID and Password.
• Internet Access.
• Computer, Tablet, Smartphone, Kindle.
• Duo installed, as it may be required for off-network/off-campus users.
• The free Libby app, which can be downloaded from your device's app store (links provided below)
• Optional: Install Adobe Digital Edition if you plan on downloading the EPub format to your device.

Note: For your privacy, please use OverDrive and Libby on your personal devices (desktop and mobile).

You can download the Libby app on your personal devices from Apple, Google Play, or Amazon Kindle stores and access it with your library card. 

1. Download and install the Libby app from the app store on your Android or iOS device.
2. Open the Libby app and follow the prompts to find/add a library. Search for "Weill" to locate and select Weill Cornell Medical College under Cornell University. Choose "Weill Cornell Medical College."

3.  Select "Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar" and log in with your CWID and Password.

4. Browse the digital collection and select a title to read.

If you already use Libby with another library:

1. Open the Libby app and tap the "menu" button Indicated by three parallel horizontal lines (displayed as ≡) in the bottom menu.
2. Select "Add Library" to add Weill Cornell Medical College.

For more information, please read Getting started with Libby.

Connect to Libby Web

Stream e-books and audiobooks directly through the Libby web browser.

1. Go to https://libbyapp.com/library/cornell. Libby should automatically recognize the Cornell University Library.
2. Click on "Sign in With my Card."
3. Then, select "Weill Cornell Medical College" from the library list.
4. Click Next to choose "Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar."
5. Sign in/authenticate with your library card using CWID and Password.

Connect to OverDrive Web

Stream e-books and audiobooks directly through the OverDrive web browser.

1. On your browser, click or go to https://cornell.overdrive.com, OverDrive should automatically recognize the Cornell University Cornell Library.
2. Click on "Sign in" button.
3. Click on the dropdown box and select "Weill Cornell Medical College from the library list.
4. On the WCM SSO page, select "Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar."

5. Sign in /authenticate with your CWID and Password.
6. Browse the digital collection and borrow a title.

For more information, please read Getting started with Libby.

Borrow e-books on your Kindle device or via the Kindle reading apps from your library's OverDrive. Please read Borrowing Kindle Books from your library's OverDrive website and follow instructions.

Epub is a file format designed to be highly compatible with various e-readers, tablets and mobile devices. If you plan to use EPub files, install Adobe Digital Edition.

Search for titles in SEARCH

• If you find an OverDrive e-book or audiobook in SEARCH, click on the OverDrive e-Book and Audiobooks link.
• Follow the instructions above to borrow.

If a title is not available, you can place a hold:

• After placing a hold, view your spot in line by going to your Shelf, tapping Holds, and then tapping Wait List.

You can check your place in line for a hold:

• After placing a hold, go to Shelf > Holds and tap the calendar icon. You'll see your approximate wait time, the number of copies in use, and the number of people waiting.

You can save time by saving your preferences:

• Tap Preferences at the top of your library's home screen, or at the top of any list. Adjust your filters and default sorting option. Tap Apply Preferences.

You can explore more book recommendations:

• Tap Explore at the top of your library's home screen to discover your next great read. Search by Subject, popularity, what's available, and more.

Need additional information?

• For more tips on how to use the Libby app, watch tutorials video at Libby Help Videos.
• For more help with the Libby app visit Libby Help or email us at hslib@qatar-med.cornell.edu.
• Libby Help - Frequently Asked Questions.
• OverDrive Help.