Learn the basics about eBooks
"TeleRead E-Book Primer Part One: What is an e-book?" from TeleRead (19 Sep 2010)
"TeleRead E-Book Primer Part Two: Formats" from TeleRead (25 Oct 2010)
- Getting Started with eBooks: A Beginner's Guide v.2.01
A flow chart explaining the variety of eBook formats and reading devices.
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Welcome!
Welcome to McQuade Library's eBooks Guide. McQuade subscribes to a number of ebook packages that provide you with access to tens of thousands of books online. Through these packages, you can read the ebook through the browser and a few alos permit downloading for offline reading or transfer to a device like a PDA or ebook reader. If you have any suggestions or comments about this guide, contact a McQuade librarian.
eBooks FAQs
What is an eBook?
e-book (ē′bo̵ok′)
noun
the text of a book in a digital form.
Origin: < e(lectronic) + book
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Ebooks can be read on
1. Desktop computer screens
2. Laptops
3. Handheld devices
Dedicated Ebook readers(Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, B&N's Nook, etc.)
Tablets
Smart cell phones
iPod iTouch, Palm Pilots and organizers
How do I find eBooks?
Find eBooks using our NOBLE WebCatalog:
- click on Advanced search
- select Ebooks in the format box
Search our collections:
How are eBooks accessed?
eBooks are available online at: http://overdrive.noblenet.org for the OverDrive collection, or through the library's online catalog for other collections.
You will need your Mackcard barcode to check out eBooks or download audiobooks in the Overdrive collection.
Can I use eBooks when I'm not on campus?
Yes.
Just search the catalog or use the links to particular collections on our database page.
You may need to provide your Mackcard number and last name when requested.
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