How-To . . . in myLibrary



The app has been tested extensively on Google Chrome and Safari. At this time we recommend you use these browsers to access the full feature set of myLibrary. We are continuing to develop and improve functionality on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) android phones, as well as other browser platforms. 

NOTE: The app is NOT YET AVAILABLE IN the Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore.

Make sure you are running the most current version of Google Chrome or Safari to enjoy the full functionality of myLibrary.

Some features of the app are still under development (print-on-demand, calendar, expert directory). Please let us know what features you want and what recommendations you might have.


Sign In with Apple, Microsoft or Google

Open a new browser tab (Chrome or Safari are recommended). 

  1. Go to https://app.mylibrary.world/login

  2. At left, click on “Sign In with … ” your existing email + password combination for either Google/Gmail, Apple, or Microsoft/Outlook.

  3. Follow the prompts in the Pop-up. NOTE:

    a) If you have pop-up blockers installed for your browser, please disable them.
    b) You may have to verify your email address - please look for the verification email in your junkmail/spam folder if it does not show up in your regular inbox.

  4. If you are not redirected (this might take a few seconds and depends on your device settings) go to https://app.mylibrary.world/login where you now have access to your account. As a default, most browsers will remember your login until you manually log out.

    To create a custom email/password combination click on
    ‘No account yet? Create an account’ at center below the sign in options.


Create a new Account

Open a new browser tab (Chrome or Safari are recommended). 

  1. Go to https://app.mylibrary.world/register

  2. At right, enter your preferred email address for your myLibrary account (you must have access to the email inbox for this email address, please ensure it is spelled correctly).

  3. Enter a memorable password.

  4. Record your email and password for future access to myLibrary.

  5. Click “REGISTER.”

  6. Go to your email inbox for the address you entered in step 3.

  7. In the email “Verify your email for myLibrary.world” - follow the instructions to verify your email address. If you do not see the email in your inbox, please wait for a moment and check your promotions and junjkmail/spam folders.

  8. You can now log in (at https://app.mylibrary.world/login) to access your account.


Get content

Preview all content by simply clicking on the title or cover of a selection. 

myLibrary and KnowBitz offers a variety of content. You can always preview our content, but once you have created an account and are logged in:

  1. You can read free KnowBitz at: http://knowbitz.com/

  2. Check out our store (click on the menu icon at top left, or the ‘Store’ icon at bottom right of your screen), which offers subscription content and select one-time purchase content at https://app.mylibrary.world/store?subTab=Store

  3. To purchase content, click the ‘GET’ which will redirect you to submit a payment in our payment portal Stripe.

    PLEASE NOTE: For Kendall Hunt textbooks, you must first purchase an access code on KH’s website for Principles of Management and/or Organizational Behavior respectively.


Use a Promo Code

In the Store,

  1. Click on “GET” for the content you want to apply a promotional code to.
    The Payment Options pop-up will open for you to “Enter Promo Code” at center.

  2. Enter the Promo Code.

  3. Hit “APPLY.”

  4. Enjoy!


Share a chapter

To share content:

  1. Click on the ‘waffle’ icon in the bottom right corner of your content screen.

  2. Click the purple share icon to:

    • Copy the content link (and paste it into an email or LinkedIn post), or

    • Share via (from your phone) Share the chapter in other apps.


Use the ‘waffle’

To access the multimedia resources and additional features for each selection,
click on the ‘waffle’ icon in the bottom right corner of your reading screen:

yellow star icon - rate content

red plus - add the content selection to a playlist (see below for more)

purple share icon - share the content

blue printer - print-on-demand (currently in development)

green paperclip - view relevant links to additional content

grey book - view additional resources, templates, snippets, etc.

black camera - video and audio content


curate your own content ‘playlists’ and collections

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To “build a book,” with custom content you want to curate for a class, a client, . . . - you can add content to a custom book for your personal customized “myLibrary” tab in several ways:

A. In scroll or flip mode for any chapter/essay/content piece, click on the ‘waffle icon’ on the bottom right corner of your screen, and select the red + icon. This will allow you to “Add To…” a new or existing book.

B. In the overview for a volume or set of content, click themenu for any content piece and select “Add to Book”

Once you have started building books, check your “myLibrary” tab for more options to organize your customized content.


Use the app on Android

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To add the app on your android phone or tablet, please note that you can’t yet get myLibrary from the Google Play Store. Instead, simply,

  1. Open the app in Chrome (app.mylibrary.world).

  2. In your browser menu select “Add to Home screen.” This places the myLibrary app-icon on your phone, allowing you to interact with the app as you would with other apps on your phone/tablet.


Use the app on iOS

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To add the app on your iPhone or iPad, please note that you can’t yet get myLibrary from the AppStore. Instead, simply,

  1. Open the app in Safari (app.mylibrary.world).

  2. Click on the share icon (square icon with arrow pointing out of it at the bottom center of your screen on iPhone / near the address bar on most iPads).

  3. Scroll down to and select “Add to Home Screen.” This places the myLibrary app-icon on your iPad/iPhone, allowing you to interact with the app as you would with other apps on your phone/tablet.

  4. Please note that pop-ups must be enabled for most log-in dialogues.


To unsubscribe:

To unsubscribe from a collection in myLibrary, simply:

  1. Log in to myLibrary;

  2. Navigate to the Store;

  3. Select 'MANAGE' for the Collection you want to unsubscribe from;

  4. And simply click 'UNSUBSCRIBE.'