eBooks

  1. 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

  2. Learn-a-Test

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    Can I use this from home?: 
    yes

    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.

    Go to the funder's website: 
    OWLSnet
    Created by: 
    Learning Express
    Database Funded by: 
    $-OWLSnet
    Database Subjects: 
    Downloads
    eBooks
    Testing & Training

  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

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