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What
are eBooks?
eBooks
are electronic versions of print books. Like print books, the text
found in eBooks is often enriched with photos, illustrations, graphs
and tables. In eBooks, users can navigate through the text (e.g.
easily search for specific passages) in ways not possible in print.
What is netLibrary?
The
OCPLC has purchased approximately (Insert # Here) electronic
books (eBooks) from netLibrary. netLibrary offers libraries and
organizations around
the world the most comprehensive collection of electronic books,
or eBooks, available.OCPLC in concert with netLibrary, makes
it possible for you to access a wide range of research, reference
and reading materials online.
OCPLC
eBook Collection
The eBooks in this collection were purchased
to meet the needs of our end users. In addition, when you search
the collection, you'll note an option for publicly accessible eBooks
— classic works of literature and history.
Accessing the eBook Collection
First, think about how you wish to use eBooks. If you only wish
to search and browse eBooks, you will not need to create an account.
In this case, skip to “Searching for an eBook” to get
started. If, however, you wish to check out eBooks for an extended
time and/or access them from outside of your library or organization
using a PC with an Internet connection, you will need to create
an account that identifies you as an authorized user. See “Creating
an eBook Account.”
Creating an eBook account
Establishing an account allows you to check out an eBook or access
it remotely, but you should first create the account from within
your library or organization.
How to create an account:
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Ask your librarian or the netLibrary contact in your organization
how to access the web page with the Create an account
function. In most cases, you can enter www.netLibrary.com and
use the Create an account link.
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Enter your identifying information (user name, password, email
address).
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Select the Submit button.
Logging
in
Each time you wish to check out an eBook or access it remotely,
you must first log in. (If you are creating a new account, you will
be logged into your library or organization’s eBook collection
automatically.)
How to log
in:
- Go to
www.netLibrary.com and enter your user name and password on
the right side of the screen.
- Select
the red Log In button.
- You now
have access to all eBooks available in your library or organization’s
collection.
Searching
for an eBook
Start your search in one of two places:
The Keyword Search box is located at the top right of your
browser window on the main navigation bar. A keyword search allows
you to search for a word or phrase in the title, author, Library
of Congress subject heading, publisher, and ISBN fields. To perform
a keyword search, enter the search term. Note: To do a phrase search,
submit your search in quotes – for example, “small business.”
Select the Go button to display search results.
To perform a more advanced search, fill in any or all of the fields
that appear on the home page including title, author, subject, keywords,
full text, publisher, pub year, and ISBN. Note: To do a phrase search,
submit your search in quotes – for example, “small business.”
Select the red Search button to display search results.
You have the option to select the Add to My Favorites box
to the right of each title. This feature allows you to add titles
to a list so you can easily access them at a later time without
executing another search.
Browsing
an eBook
You may browse an eBook without logging in. Browsing an eBook is
the equivalent of taking a book off the shelf and looking through
it. While you are actively using it, no other user will have access
to it. If 15 minutes elapses without active use, the book is “put
back on the shelf” and another user will have access.
How to browse
an eBook:
- Search
for an eBook.
- Select
the eBook title from your search results to display the eBook
Summary page.
- Select
the Browse this eBook online link.
- The eBook
is displayed. To learn how to use an eBook, select the Help
tab at the top of your screen.
Checking
out an eBook
To check out an eBook, you must first log in. Checking out an eBook
gives you exclusive use of the eBook for the checkout period determined
by your library or organization. The eBook is automatically returned
when the checkout period expires.
How to check out
an eBook:
- Search for
an eBook.
- Select the
eBook title from your search results to display the eBook
Summary page.
- Select either
the Check out and read online link or the Download
and read offline link. Both options automatically check
out the title and place it on your eBookshelf. (To access
your eBookshelf, you must be logged in. You can either
select the eBookshelf link on the right side of the screen
or the button located on the navigation bar at the top of the
home page.)
- If you select
Download and read offline you will first need to download
the FREE netLibrary eBook Reader.™ Select the Downloading
eBooks link from the Learn More About eBooks section
on the home page.
Must I be connected to the
Internet to access netLibrary's titles?
Yes. To view, browse, and check out your library's
eBook collection, you must begin online. After you have created
an eBook account through your library, you may choose to download
an eBook for offline viewing using the free netLibrary eBook Reader™
Software.
What are the minimum
system requirements for the netLibrary eBook Reader software?
- Pentium
100 or equivalent processor
-
32 MB of RAM
-
20 MB of free hard disk space
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Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 or greater
Note: Not compatible with Macintosh, WebTV, or any version of
Unix
How
long can titles be checked out?
The loan period is {EXAMPLE - "one week" or "varies
based on subject"} This loan period may be adjusted in the future
as we gain a better understanding of user needs and interests.
What happens when the
loan period expires?
The eBook will be automatically checked back in and will be made available
to other users. You can also return the book before the due date by
simply choosing that option.
Can I print an eBook?
You can print single pages of an eBook, much like you can print a
single page of a print book on a photocopy machine. Sections of pages,
within limitations, can also be copied and pasted into reports and
presentations.
Who do I contact if I need
more information?
Staff at OCPLC can help you set up a netLibrary account and
answer your questions about using eBooks. Need help over the telephone?
Call OCPLC phone help line. Questions can also be submitted by email
to sfowler@co.okaloosa.fl.us.
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