What
are eBooks?
What is netLibrary?
Grayson County Public Library eBook Collection
Accessing the eBook Collection
Creating an eBook account
Logging In
Searching for an eBook
Browsing an eBook
Checking Out an eBook
Must I be connected to the Internet to access netLibrary's
titles?
What are the system requirements for the netLibrary eBook
Reader software?
How long can titles be checked out?
What happens when the loan period expires?
Can I print an eBook?
Who do I contact if I need more information?
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
Grayson County Public Library has
purchased approximately 24,000 electronic books
(eBooks) from netLibrary. netLibrary offers libraries and
organizations around the world the most comprehensive collection
of electronic books, or eBooks, available. Grayson County
Public Library in concert with
netLibrary, makes it possible for you to access a wide range of
research, reference and reading materials online.
Grayson
County Public Library 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:
1. 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.
2. Enter your identifying information (user name, password,
email address).
3. 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:
1. Go to www.netLibrary.com and enter your user name and
password on the right side of the screen.
2. Select the red Log In button.
3. 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:
1. Search for an eBook.
2. Select the eBook title from your search results to display
the eBook Summary page.
3. Select the Browse this eBook online link.
4. 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:
1. Search for an eBook.
2. Select the eBook title from your search results to display
the eBook Summary page.
3. 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.)
4. 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?
1. Pentium 100 or equivalent processor
2. 32 MB of RAM
3. 20 MB of free hard disk space
4. 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 the Grayson County Public Library can
help you set up a netLibrary account and answer your questions
about using eBooks. Need help over the telephone? Call
259-5455. Questions can also be submitted by email to gillespie@graysoncountylibrary.org
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