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Macmillan Publishers Changes to E-book Access
Macmillan has a made a change that will impact wait times for e-books.
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What is Kanopy?
Looking for award winning documentaries and animation? Want to watch great indie & foreign films, or a classic movie? Try Kanopy! You can access Kanopy videos through your web browser, mobile device, tablet, or even your TV. It is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku and Chromecast. Learn more. All video titles are always…
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Libby, by OverDrive App
Find audiobooks and e-books, check them out, download them to your mobile device, and access them right away using Libby, from OverDrive.
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What is Adobe Digital Editions and why do I need it?
A free Adobe Digital Editions account is also required. Adobe Digital Editions is a software program that manages your downloads and helps to transfer e-books to many devices. To use Adobe Digital Editions, you'll need a Windows or Mac computer or laptop that meets Adobe's system requirements.
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Where can I get further assistance with e-books?
For further assistance, visit Freading or OverDrive Help
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How to check out a title on hold that has become available?
When a title you've had on hold at your library is ready for you to check out, you will get a notification email. That email should contain a link that allows you to go directly to your account on your library's website. Regardless of how you get there, checking out a held title that is…
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Where is the title I put on hold?
If you’re trying to find a missing title that you’ve placed on hold, there are a few reasons why you might not be able to find it. Four reasons you might not find your hold: The same library card must be used to place and retrieve holds. For example, if you place a title on…
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Can I return an e-book early?
Some e-books can be returned early. In Adobe Digital Editions, you’ll have the option to “Return Borrowed Item” when you right-click on the title while in Shelf View. In the Libby, by OverDrive app, you may have the option to return an e-book early by tapping “Manage Loan”, then “Return Early.” For your Kindle, you can…
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How do I return an e-book?
When the checkout period for an e-book expires, the book is automatically returned to the Library collection. You may have to manually delete the book from your computer, e-reader, or mobile device.
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Who provides e-books?
The following vendors provide e-books:
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Freading Mobile App
Find thousands of eBooks from every genre and you’ll never need to worrying about late fees or waiting on a hold. Available for your Apple device or Android smartphone! Start by pointing your mobile browser to ocls.org/freading. Create a free Freading account and then download the app! Learn more about this app. Get the app! – iPhone,…
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hoopla App
Check out movies, music, audiobooks, and television shows from hoopla and enjoy them through your smartphone or tablet! Direct your mobile browser to https://www.hoopladigital.com to get started. Learn more about this app. Get the app! – iPhone, iPod, or iPad | Android | Kindle Fire HDX
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What do I need to get started with e-books?
The following vendors provide e-books:
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What are OverDrive Videos?
Check out and download videos to your computer with OverDrive Videos! Browse hundreds of entertainment or informational videos. Informational video topics include but are not limited to biographies, documentaries, cooking, language learning, and travel. Entertainment topics include drama, comedy, TV series, mystery, westerns and more! Find movies for your children as well with the OverDrive…
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What is hoopla Movies & Television?
Want to watch videos all day? Try Hoopla Movies & Television! You’ll get full-length motion pictures, documentaries, foreign films, artistic independent films and episodic television programming. You will also find educational videos and how-to-videos, such as foreign language training, potty training for your young children and SAT or GMAT training. Videos that not only entertain,…