Downloads

  1. LearningExpress Library (Learn-a-Test)

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    Can I use this from home?: 
    yes

    (formerly known as 'Learn-a-Test')   Practice tests and study aides on a variety of topics. Also includes basic reading, writing, and math skills improvement for school children and adults. You will need your Library card number.

    1. LearningExpress Adult Learning Center: a collection of web-based test preparation tools for the GED® and U.S. citizenship tests as well as skill-building materials for adults, covering subjects like math, reading, writing, and public speaking.

    2. LearningExpress Career Center: a collection of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials for adults, covering subjects like learning about a career and preparing for an entrance or occupational exam

    3. LearningExpress College Center: a collection of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials for reviewing key college skills.

    4. LearningExpress College Preparation Center: a collection of web-based test preparation tools for the ACT, PSAT, and SAT as well as skill-building materials, including how to write a college admissions essay.

    5. LearningExpress High School Equivalency Center: a collection of web-based test preparation tools for the GED, HiSET, and TASC tests as well as skill-building materials, covering subjects like math, reading, and writing.

    6. LearningExpress Library: a collection of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials for children, teens, and adults.

    7. LearningExpress Popular Software Skills Center: a collection of web-based skill-building materials on today’s popular computer programs including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Windows and Mac operating systems.

    8. LearningExpress Recursos para Hispanohablantes: recursos para mejorar sus habilidades escritas, matemáticas, de leer, de ser ciudadano estadounidense, y más.

    9. LearningExpress School Center: a collection of web-based skill-building materials for K-12 students, including how to prepare for tests, boost current skills, and learn new ones.
    Go to the funder's website: 
    BadgerLink
    Created by: 
    Learning Express
    Database Funded by: 
    $-BadgerLink
    Database Subjects: 
    Downloads
    eBooks
    Testing & Training

  2. Zinio

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    Can I use this from home?: 
    yes

    Zinio provides a quick and easy way for Library patrons to read digital copies of some of their favorite magazines; access is available on any internet-enabled device -- just be sure to have your library card number ready. Zinio’s digital platform recreates a magazine page-for-page, including highly visual full-color pictures, while taking the reading experience even further through intuitive navigation, key word article search and interactive rich media elements such as audio and video.

     HELP with Zinio

    Zinio is extremely easy to use. You will need to login twice (technically, for 2 different accounts): the first is to access the magazine titles for which the Library has paid a subscription; the second is for the Zinio website which must be used to actually view the titles. You may find it easiest to use the same email and password for both logins (the Library portal and the Zinio.com website).

    Zinio User Guide
    APLguide to Zinio
    Go to the funder's website: 
    Appleton Public Library
    Created by: 
    Recorded Books
    Database Funded by: 
    $-APL
    Database Subjects: 
    Downloads
    Magazine Articles (general or popular)

  3. Overdrive WI Digital Library

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    Can I use this from home?: 
    yes

    Browse and search for hundreds of downloadable audiobooks, music, eBooks, and videos. A total of 10 items may be checked out and 10 additional items placed on hold for a single account. (The Overdrive URL will contain '10/355' for the regular site; to force yourself to the Mobile Overdrive site, replace those numbers with '40/20'.)

     HELP with Overdrive

    • See InfoSoup's informational/search page on using eBooks in Overdrive.
    • Overdrive Help: includes MyHelp, customized help for your computer or device in the form of a step-by-step wizard/tutorial to get you going with Overdrive Digital Download Center. The Device Resource Center will let you know if yours is compatible with Overdrive's ebooks, audiobooks, music, or videos. You can also take a look at some of the helpful videos in the Digital Books Tour.
    • WI Digital Book Center FAQ (WPLC)... very frequently updated, includes extensive info with screen shots.
    • APL has handouts to help you with your eReader, with specific instructions for a Kindle. (See links at bottom of this content area.)
    • Transfer Overdrive holds to your new library card number. In the “describe your problem” section put in NEW card number (labeled as new) and old card number (labeled as OLD).
    • Still having trouble with Overdrive? You can contact Support with a description of your situation.

    User Guide: E-books from Wisconsin’s Digital Library
    User Guide: E-books for Kindle
    User Guide: Downloadable audio books from Wisconsin’s Digital Library
    Go to the funder's website: 
    OWLSnet (through the WI Public Library Consortium)
    Created by: 
    OverDrive
    Database Funded by: 
    $-OWLSnet
    Database Subjects: 
    APL Kids
    Audiobooks
    Downloads
    eBooks
    Video

  4. OneClickDigital Audiobooks

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    Can I use this from home?: 
    yes

    OneClickdigital is a new audiobook download service offered to InfoSoup library card holders, providing access to more than 3400 audiobook titles published by Recorded Books.

    Guide to OneClick Digital
    Go to the funder's website: 
    OWLSnet
    Created by: 
    Recorded Books
    Database Funded by: 
    $-OWLSnet
    Database Subjects: 
    APL Kids
    Audiobooks
    Downloads

  5. eBook Collection (by EBSCOhost)

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    Formerly NetLibrary, eBook Collection by EBSCOhost gives you online access to select titles. However, unlike NetLibrary, titles can be downloaded and moved to an eReader; the collection also includes audiobooks (similar to Overdrive)

    Go to the funder's website: 
    OWLSnet
    Created by: 
    NetLibary (transitioning to EBSCO)
    Database Funded by: 
    $-OWLSnet
    Database Subjects: 
    Downloads
    eBooks

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