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Getting Started with eBooks!

Getting Started with eBooks!. Newport Beach Public Library. www.newportbeachlibrary.org/books/downloadable Axis 360 Overdrive Zinio Project Gutenberg No NBPL card required Additional eBook resources Gale Virtual Reference (textbooks). eBook Services. Apple

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Getting Started with eBooks!

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  1. Getting Started with eBooks! Newport Beach Public Library

  2. www.newportbeachlibrary.org/books/downloadable • Axis 360 • Overdrive • Zinio • Project Gutenberg • No NBPL card required • Additional eBook resources • Gale Virtual Reference (textbooks) eBook Services

  3. Apple • iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad Mini • Android • Phones (Droid) and tablets (Galaxy, Nexus 7, etc) • Amazon Kindle • Touch, Keyboard, Fire, Fire HD • B&N Nook • Simple Touch, Color, Tablet, HD, HD+ • Sony Reader Compatible Devices

  4. Max number of checkouts: 5 • Max checkout period: 14 days • Renewals: No • Place holds: Yes • Early return: Depends on service • Special software required: Yes General Info

  5. Axis 360

  6. eBook formats available: • Blio (software required) • ePub/PDF (Adobe Digital Editions/Adobe ID required) • Account required • Free! • Early return: ePub only Axis 360

  7. Compatible devices • Apple • Android • PC (Blio & ePub/PDF format) • Mac (ePub/PDF format only) • Nook (ePub/PDF format only) • Is there an app? • Yes! • Blio format: Search “Blio” in Google Play/App Store • ePub format: Search “axisReader” in Google Play/App Store • axisReader requires (free) Adobe ID account. • Free! Axis 360

  8. The App (Blio): How does it work? • eBooks are sent to devices wirelessly • Sign into app using Axis360 account • After checking out, go to app and eBooks will download automatically • Titles can be deleted from device when finished Axis 360

  9. The App (axisReader): How does it work? • For ePub format eBooks • eBooks are sent to devices wirelessly • Requires Adobe ID (free registration) • ePub/PDF titles can be read on older Nooks • Manually transfer to device via USB cable • ePub and PDF titles can be read on PC & Mac desktops • Requires Adobe Digital Editions/Adobe ID Axis 360

  10. Blio vs. axisReader What should I use?! It’s up to you!Both will let you read eBooks Key differences: • Blio offers text to speech with some titles • axisReader lets you return titles early Axis 360

  11. Overdrive

  12. eBook formats available: • ePub, PDF, Kindle • Audiobook formats available: • MP3, WMA • Early return? Depends! • eBooks: only through Overdrive App or Adobe Digital Editions (if reading on computer or laptop) • Audiobooks: only through Overdrive App Overdrive

  13. Compatible devices • Apple & Android • PC, Mac • Nook • Kindle • Sony Reader • MP3 players • Is there an app? • Yes! • Search “Overdrive” in Google Play/App Store • Free! Overdrive

  14. The Overdrive App • Browse, check out and download from app • ePub format titles require Adobe ID (free registration) • eBooks/audio books are sent to devices wirelessly • Titles can be deleted from device when finished Overdrive

  15. Amazon Kindle • Kindle titles are a separate format • After checking out, you’ll be sent to Amazon.com • Sign in using account info tied to your Kindle! • Return titles early via Amazon website Overdrive

  16. Amazon Kindle • Downloading directly to Kindles requires Wi-Fi connection • Will NOT transfer over 3G/4G (aka “always on” Internet connection) • Connect to Wi-Fi hotspot • Kindle Fire/Fire HD can use Overdrive App! Overdrive

  17. Zinio

  18. Free subscriptions to select digital magazines • Works with pre-existing Zinio account holders • No checkout limits • No download limits Zinio

  19. Compatible devices: • Android • Apple • PC • Mac • Kindle Fire/Fire HD Is there an app? • Yes! • Google Play Store/App Store • Special instructions for Kindle Fire Zinio

  20. How to get magazines? • Create Zinio Collection Account • Choose a magazine • Create Zinio View Account • Read and enjoy! PC/Mac Users: Some magazines can be read through browser, others require special (free) software Zinio

  21. Additional info: • No back issues (for now!) • For best results, follow the account creation steps in order Zinio

  22. Questions? Help guides are available on the library’s website: www.newportbeachlibrary.org/books/downloadable Thank you!

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