What are eBooks?
What is netLibrary?
Flagler 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
Flagler County Public Library has purchased a large selection of
electronic books (eBooks) from netLibrary. netLibrary offers libraries
and organizations around the world the most comprehensive collection of
electronic books, or eBooks, available. Flagler County Public Library
in concert with netLibrary, makes it possible for you to access a wide
range of research, reference and reading materials online.
Flagler 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
from your own home computer, but you should first create the account at
the Flagler County Library Reference Desk.
How to create an account:
1. Visit our Reference Desk and ask 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
at the library. (it must be done at the library)
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 Reference Desk can help you set up a netLibrary
account and answer your questions about using eBooks. . Questions can
also be submitted by email to
info@flaglercounty.org
Notice: Under Florida law, e-mail
addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail
address released in response to a public-records request, do not send
electronic mail to this entity. Instead contact this
office by phone or in writing. |
