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Anoka County Library (access 24/7). Your connection to ideas, information, and inspiration. eBooks and many other resources are available with a valid Anoka County Library barcode and PIN and can be used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.anoka.lib.mn.us - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Your connection to ideas, information, and inspiration.
eBooks and many other resources are available with a valid Anoka County Library barcode and PIN and can be
used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.anoka.lib.mn.us
Online Resources are funded by local and state tax money and state and federal tax revenues.
Why ebooks?
Serving Anoka County residents anytime, anywhere at: www.anoka.lib.mn.us
No Need for a Trip to the Library
Serving Anoka County residents anytime, anywhere at: www.anoka.lib.mn.us
Available 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week
Serving Anoka County residents anytime, anywhere at: www.anoka.lib.mn.us
Never have an overdue charge! Books are automatically returned to the library on time! Books cannot be renewed; however, if no one is waiting for the title, you can check it out again after your checkout period has expired. Serving Anoka County residents anytime, anywhere at:
www.anoka.lib.mn.us
One eReader can Hold Hundreds of Books
Serving Anoka County residents anytime, anywhere at: www.anoka.lib.mn.us
Check Out an eBook Anywhere you Have Internet Access -
Even on Vacation!
Serving Anoka County residents anytime, anywhere at: www.anoka.lib.mn.us
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Free Library eBooks for your eReader!
www.anoka.lib.mn.us
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
First, you need to set up your computer and eReader.You need to download Adobe Digital Editions.Find the list
of Required Softwareon the left side of the screen.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Adobe Digital Editions is free and should work with either PCs or Macs.
Your computer will walkyou through the installationprocess.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
The first time you open
Adobe Digital Editions, you
need to activate the
software with your Adobe ID and password.
Click on “get an Adobe ID online” if you do not have
one already.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
If you need to create an Adobe ID and password, go to the Adobe site.
Your email address is usually the same as your Adobe ID.
Click “Continue” at the bottom of the screen to create your Adobe ID.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Once you have created your Adobe ID, enter it in Adobe Digital Editions and click on “Activate.”
You are almost ready to go!
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
The first time you plug in your eReader, you should be prompted to Authorize Device.
This only needs to be done the first time you plug in your device.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Finally, you are ready to browse the collection and check out an eBook!
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
You can search by title, author, or keyword.You can also limit the search to available titles.
Check the box that says “Only show titles with copies available.” Leave the search box empty, and click on “Submit.”Now all the titles shown will be available for checkout!
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
All formats (EPUB, PDF, Kindle) are now listed in the interface.
Click on “Add to Cart” for the Adobe EPUB or Adobe PDF format of that title.
Please be sure to check out the Adobe EPUB or PDF book. Kindle books will not work on your ereader!
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Proceed to Checkout
Log in
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Confirm Checkout
Click on Download
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Click on Open and Adobe Digital Editions should automatically open. The book should also open.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
The book will open in Adobe Digital Editions and can be read on your PC.
Click on “Library View” to go to your list of books and transfer the title to your eReader. This icon looks like a bookshelf.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Connect your eReader to your computer or laptop with the USB cable.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Click on the title you would like to transfer to your eReader.
Drop and drag it onto the nook (or other eReader) in the Bookshelves area.
Your nook (or other eReader) will appear in your list of bookshelves.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Safely disconnect or eject your eReader.
Your book is now on your eReader!
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
To request a book:
Click on Place a Request.
See how many patrons are waiting and how many library copies are available.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
You will be prompted to enter your email address. You have three days (72 hours) from when you are notified by email to return to the website to check out your request.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
To check out your request when available:
Log in to My Digital AccountClick on My Requests
Select Add to CartProceed to Checkout and complete checkout process
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
You can also add titles to a “Wish List.” These are not checked out to you or on request, but it might be nice to have a list of books you want to read in the future.Click on “Add to Wish List” to place the title on your Wish List.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Click on “My Wish List” to access your list in “My Digital Account.”You can check out or request the titles directly from the Wish List.Books stay on the Wish List until you remove them.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
To return a book early:Books can be returned early through Adobe Digital Editions, not your eReader.Click on the Item Options menu. It looks like a white triangle in the upperleft hand corner of the title.
Click on Return Borrowed Item.
Are you sure you want to return this item?
Click Return.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
More free books available!Titles are in the public domain, and do not count against your checkout limit and do not expire.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Need more help? Check out the Help page.Click on “OverDrive Help” for videos and for troubleshooting problems.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Click on “Videos” to watch simple videos to demonstrate checking out and transferring books to your device.
Read on Your Smart Phone
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
All the steps of browsing, checkout and returning books early can be completed on your mobile device!Audiobooks may also be checked out and listened to with the same app!
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Overdrive Media Console canbe used on Android, BlackBerry,iPhones and iPads, and Windows Phone 7.
The following screenshots are from an iPod touch. Your screens and options will be slightly different if you are using a different device.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Overdrive Media Console is available through the app store or marketplace you use for apps. The app is free.
Click on Install.You may have to enter your password.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
You will need to authorize the app with your Adobe ID and password.
You can get to the authorization screen under “Settings” or it will prompt you to authorize the app the first time you download a book.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Under “Get Books,” Add a Library to set up Overdrive to work with Anoka County Library.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Click onGet Books to start.
Then click on Anoka County Library.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
On mobile devices, you will use the mobile website. It looks a little different, but mostly functions the same.
If you have an iPad, we can send you a link to use the desktop website.
Selecting an item and checking it out works just the same as with other reading devices, but can be done from your mobile device with a wireless connection.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
When you click on Download, the title will be loaded into your Overdrive library.
Click on the title to open the book.
You can now read the book!
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Returning a Book Early
Click on Return then Delete.
Book is returned!
Use options (right swipe in Apple) to bring up delete option.
Anoka County Library (access 24/7)
Need more help? Ask at your library! Check out the Help page. Email [email protected]. (You will need to do this if you check out the wrong format eBook.)
Thank you for your time.
Jill SmithJohnsville Library
Serving Anoka County residents anytime, anywhere at: www.anoka.lib.mn.us