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What
are eBooks?
What
is netLibrary?
Huntsville
Public Library eBook Collection
Accessing
the eBook Collection
Creating
an eBook account
Logging
In
Searching
for an eBook
Viewing 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 viewed?
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?
As a member
of the Consortium of Ontario Libraries (COOL), Huntsville Public Library
has access to approximately 7,000 electronic books (eBooks) from
netLibrary. netLibrary offers libraries and organizations around the world
the most comprehensive collection of electronic books, or eBooks, available.Members
of Huntsville Public Library can access a wide range of research, reference
and reading materials online.
Huntsville
Public Library eBook Collection
The
eBooks in this collection were purchased to meet the needs of our
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
From the Library, click on the Log In button to get started with your search.
From outside of the library 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 at the Information Desk at Huntsville Public Library.
2.
Email
the library to request an account. Be sure to include your
name and the last 6 numbers of the numbers in the barcode on your library
card.
3.
Phone
the library at 789-5232 to request an account. Be sure to have your
library card handy when you phone.
Logging
in
To view an eBook, you must first log in.
How
to log in:
1. Go to
www.netLibrary.com
or click on eBooks on the HPL webpage
2. Select the red Log In button.
3. Enter
your user name and password on the right side of the screen (for remote access)
4. 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.
Viewing 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
View
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.
Must
I be connected to the Internet to access netLibrary's titles?
Yes.
To view, browse, and check out the 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 ReaderT 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 viewed?
You can view the book for 15 minutes. If you continue to be active in reading the title (e.g., turning pages, conducting full-text searches, taking notes, navigating the Table of Contents) you will continue to have access.
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 Huntsville Public Library can help you set up a netLibrary account
and answer your questions about using eBooks. Need help over the telephone?
Call the library at 705- 789-5232. Questions can also
be submitted by email to rgreen@huntsvillelibrary.net |
