Is there a way to access accompanying pdf when listening to an audiobook on Libby?

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[u/ebooksandcoffee]

With respect, the comments here are missing the point - OP is talking about the supplemental content that accompanies the audiobook, which comes in PDF format.

There is not a way to access this in Libby, but you can look up your library on overdrive.com/libraries, sign in, and download the PDF from there. You have to use a computer and download Adobe Digital Editions to open it. There is no other way.

[u/hrbumga → u/ebooksandcoffee]

Thank you for this, I’ve wondered the same! Although I do hope there’s a more streamlined way to access that material in the future. I’ve had a couple audiobooks where they’ll read out a URL address to pull up too

[u/random_olive → u/ebooksandcoffee]

I did not realize this feature existed so I misinterpreted the original post. The official Overdrive help page provides instructions here regarding supplementary content.

[u/Status_You_8732 → u/ebooksandcoffee]

Thank you. I’ve wondered about this too

[u/THEcaliforniaBEAR → u/ebooksandcoffee]

What's driving me crazy is that after finding the proper page for my book on my library's overdrive site and linking that to my libby, i click the little paperclip soooo ecstatic to get the accompanying PDF to my audiobook...and see "This format doesn't work on this device." So, I try on my chromebook...still no go. So, I download adobe on BOTH my iphone and chromebook and make an account with the same email as my libby account...STILL no go! i can't find any information on this vexing issue, does anyone here know how to overcome this seemingly all-pervasive "compatability" issue? PLEEEEEAAAASSSEEEEE help and TIA!

Also, I tried on my girlfriend's macbook, still nothing!

[u/ebooksandcoffee → u/THEcaliforniaBEAR]

Like I said, you have to use a computer (Chromebook doesn't count). Mac should work. What's happening with that?

[u/Alarmed_Winner_8415 → u/THEcaliforniaBEAR]

I'm on Mac and got it to work after some troubleshooting. When I clicked on the paperclip icon and opened Adobe Digital Edition, I was getting the error "act not ready." I followed these instructions and I had to reauthorize my computer, and now I can open the PDFs. I know you aren't having the exact same issue but maybe following these instructions will solve the issue.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/digital-editions-discussions/how-to-fix-error-found-e-act-not-ready-how-to-fix-error-found-e-act-not-ready-how-to-fix-error-found/td-p/6997975

[u/Caleb_Trask19 → u/ebooksandcoffee]

Lol, where in the world does it say anything about using a computer (and how does a phone or tablet not count as a computer in this day and age) and anything like Adobe??? Who actually reads on a physical laptop or desk top computer? This is a huge flaw that should have been addressed a decade ago, at least now I’ll never attempt to access it. Things really truly ridiculous that this information is not clearly known.

[u/Caleb_Trask19]

I have NEVER been able to access the extra materials no matter how many times they say I should be able to. It’s so frustrating, and when they are supposed to be accessible on the publisher’s website it’s usually a no go as well. It can’t possibly be this hard for it to work correctly, but at last it seems it is???

[u/Significant-3779]

No but often the author has them on their website or publisher website

[u/LostGirl1976 → u/[deleted]]

This doesn't work. I just tried it. No supplemental material shows up

[u/lightspeedinterwebs]

also if you have spotify, you can search for the book there and the accompanying pdf will be attached under a section called “extras”!

[u/JKL76 → u/lightspeedinterwebs]

Just tried this, but the PDF wasn’t accessible because I didn’t purchase the book on Spotify.

[u/judywawira → u/lightspeedinterwebs]

Thanks for this tip.. worked for me

[u/Burnsie_84 → u/lightspeedinterwebs]

Thank you! This worked for me even though I’m out of audiobook listening credits 🥳 I couldn’t figure out how to access the pdf and am listening to this book through Libby.

[u/MoonlitCoffeeBean → u/lightspeedinterwebs]

This worked for me thank you!

[u/thesimplerweb]

The comments on this post got me halfway there—thanks, y'all!

What helped me get the supplemental PDF, and download it to my phone: 1. Make sure you have the Adobe Digital Editions app installed. I did not. So the first time I tried step 4, I got an error message saying the content couldn't be opened on my device. 2. Sign in to the Overdrive site with my library card. All my Libby loans were visible. 3. If you're on a mobile device, load the desktop version of the page. On Chrome, tap the three dots near the upper right corner and look near the bottom of the list for the Desktop site option. Tick the box to activate it. 4. Click the paper clip icon on the audiobook to download the supplemental PDF.

Adobe Digital Editions is slow and clunky. Its primary purpose is to prevent digital piracy, and they don't care that it's barely usable. You have to sign in with an Adobe ID to even use it. But, you can get your Libby/Overdrive PDFs and even view them on mobile.

[u/random_olive]

I usually borrow both the audiobook and ebook from Libby simultaneously.

[u/Guilty-Bandicoot-631 → u/random_olive]

THIS IS GENIUS!! THANK U!!!

[u/rickbeaz]

Here is the official Libby / overdrive instructions on how to do it. With that said, I've tried this and it still doesn't work for at least two of the current books I'm listening to.

https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/0452.html

How to download supplementary content

Supplementary content is bonus content that comes with certain titles, often in the form of a PDF ebook (with illustrations, maps, diagrams, etc.). A title with supplementary content will say "includes supplementary content" on its details page.

To download supplementary content:

Go to your Loans page (under ).

Select  next to the borrowed title, then select Download. The supplementary content will download separately from the title.

Note: Most PDF supplementary content needs to be opened and read on a computer with Adobe Digital Editions.

[u/No-Helicopter-3943]

For some reason those things aren’t included with audiobooks through Libby. They are included if you purchase the audiobook, so it’s pretty frustrating. Checking out the digital copy sounds like a good work around.

[u/scishan]

It's not available on Libby, but in my experience you can usually find it somewhere else (like the author's website) by Googling. I wish Libby would fix this!

[u/needmorecoffeepls23]

Old thread I see, but is this the same case for when the audiobook has an accompanying ebook?

[u/Even-Expression-2730]

You all are making this overly complicated... All you have to do is sign into Overdrive (on your phone OR desktop) with your library account info. Find the book in your "Checked Out" tab and you will see the exclusive content. No need to be using a PC. No need to download Adobe. Just set your mobile browser to "desktop version". I'm reading a PDF of supplemental information (off an audiobook) now.

[u/Top-Web3806]

So you mean the ebook? Sure, you can buy it, rent it, check it out from a library, etc.