Ebooks course
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The document provides information about accessing eBooks through the Washington County Library. It outlines the requirements to get a library card and eBook reader. It explains where to find eBooks online and how to browse, search, place holds, and check out titles. The document reviews how to download eBooks to devices like Kindle, Nook, and mobile apps. It provides statistics on library eBook usage and offers support resources. Finally, it discusses factors to consider when choosing an eReader device.
Ebooks course
- 1. Washington County Library eBooks
- 2. What do www.c LIBRAR o.was Y CARD you hington .mn.us /libra ry need? • Library Card • eBook Reader • Internet Connection Photo from Flickr by Cloned Milkmen And …
- 4. Where are the eBooks? washington.lib.overdrive.com
- 5. Finding Books Browse Search eBook Fiction All eBook Nonfiction Title Browse Collections Creator (Author) ISBN
- 7. Book Selection Add to Bookbag • Add the correct format • May have up to 7 eBooks Request First Available • Place hold – Email required • 5 requests at a time • Held for 5 days Wish list • Book is available but you already have 5 titles Proceed To Check Out
- 8. Begin Checkout Login with library barcode and PIN. •Last 4 digits of your phone number •Self Selected
- 9. Continue Checkout Adjust lending period, if desired. • 7 - 14 – 21 Confirm check out • Limit of 5 titles at a time.
- 10. Downloading Books from OverDrive Quick Guide to WCL eBooks
- 11. Nook & other ePub compatible devices Download Adobe Digital Editons (ADE) Authorize ADE Create account Log in Connect Nook to Computer Check out Book via OverDrive Download Book to ADE Upload Book to Nook “My Documents” Photo from Flickr by Wesley Fryer
- 12. Kindle or Kindle Apps Create Amazon Account Check out Book via OverDrive Download Book to Amazon Account Upload Book to Kindle Wifi Connection or USB Photo from Flickr by John Biehler
- 13. Mobile Device Overdrive App Go to OverDrive App Choose Library Check out Book Download Book to OverDrive App
- 14. Returning Books
- 15. OverDrive As of November 16, 2011: Statistics 2,914 Unique Patrons have used Top 5 Titles: the service The Help 17,640 Checkouts Twilight, 1,214 Titles in catalog Smokin’ Seventeen 2,457 Copies The Pillars of the Earth 1,237 Gutenberg Downloads (in The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest addition to the above number)
- 16. Miscellaneous Ebooks are listed in the Washington County Library Catalog ◊ Electronic Resource Rate the Books Must be logged in
- 17. OverDrive Support Washington County Library Website Washington County Librarians On Phone In Person
- 18. Considering an eReader? Cost? Kindle $79-$199 Nook $99-$249 iPad $499-$829 Reader vs. Tablet? Books – Children’s Books - Magazines – Newspapers Apps – Games – Web Access Screen size and device weight? What are your screen preferences? E-ink or color LCD? Touch Screen or Keypad/Control pad? Do you need always-on wireless data? Wi-Fi model or 3G version Retrieved from cnet.com
Editor's Notes
- #8: Click on the screen shot to go to http://www.co.washington.mn.us/info_for_residents/library/ Walk through finding a book a couple of ways.
- #9: http://www.co.washington.mn.us/info_for_residents/library/
- #12: Click on picture of Nook to go to OverDrive. Nook downloading instructions: Click “Download”. Choose “Open” when prompted. Title will appear in Adobe Digital Editions. Plug in Nook. Nook will appear In ADE left viewing pane, under “Bookshelves”. In ADE while in Library View, drag and drop title from right viewing pane, to the Nook, listed under “Bookshelves”. Safely remove hardware using icon on bottom task bar. Unplug nook from computer.
- #13: Click on Kindle to go to OverDrive. Directions for downloading to Kindle: Click the “Get for Kindle” button on the checkout confirmation page. Amazon will open up. Login to your account, if you are not already logged in. Click “Get library book” link. Then choose the Kindle device, Cloud Reader, or App. The title will download the next time the device syncs.
- #14: Downlaod a book to iPad Click “Download”. Choose “Open in OverDrive” when prompted. eBooks are downloaded directly to your device. If prompted, choose “Download Now”. Click the book cover to begin reading.
- #15: Return books as you go or show how to do it now.
- #16: As of November 16, 2011 from Brian Kraft
- #17: Diamond is a link to Aqua Browser. Search The Help, by Stockett. It has a variety of formats, including Electronic Resource.
- #19: As of 11/2011