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Thinking of buying a Nook or Sony Reader? You aren’t alone—e-readers were the hot gift of the holiday season! If you’ve been considering the idea of buying an e-reader, now’s a great time to jump in—prices are dropping, lots of new devices have hit the market recently, and the selection of downloadable books has exploded. When it comes to picking the right device, however, the choices can be overwhelming.
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Hudson Library & Historical Society e-reader borrowing guidlines.
Can I download library books to an e-reader?
Absolutely! The CLEVNET eMedia Collection ,which the Library participates in, includes thousands of Adobe EPUB and PDF books that can be downloaded to many popular e-readers.
What kind of titles are in the Library’s collection?
Our collection of downloadable ebooks includes a wide variety of bestselling titles from well-known authors. Our eMedia webpage is a great way to stay up-to-date on new additions to the CLEVNET eMedia Collection. And the best part? Downloadable ebooks are available 24/7! No late fees!
What kind of e-readers are compatible with the Library’s
downloadables collection?
Well-known names include the Barnes & Noble NOOK, Sony Reader, and Kobo. A complete list of compatible ebook readers is available on the CLEVNET eMedia Collection website.
What about the iPad?
Overdrive includes the Apple iPad Wi-Fi and Apple iPad Wi-Fi 3G on its Device Resource Center page available through the CLEVNET eMedia Collection link on the library’s website.
What kind of e-reader should I buy?
Here are some useful buyer’s guides:
Best eReaders for the Holidays (PC World October 19, 2010)
E-book Readers: They’ve Never Been Better or Cheaper (Consumer Reports December 2010)
Digital Readers: A Guide (Publishers Weekly November 15, 2010)
Do I need any special software?
Yes. Before downloading Adobe books to your NOOK, Kobo, etc., you must download the Adobe Digital Editions e-reader software from the CLEVNET eMedia Collection website. This free software is used to view and manage ebooks and transfer them to your device. Instructions for downloading the software are on the CLEVNET website. (Audio books require the OverDrive Media Console)
I’ve never downloaded an ebook from the Library before. How do I get started?
Spend some time reviewing the content on our eMedia webpage. There, you’ll find a “Guided Tour,” and FAQs
What happens if I have technical questions or problems?
Contact Hudson Library & Historical Society reference department and our staff will be happy to assist you!
330.653.6658 x1010 or email askus@hudson.lib.oh.us
