Frisco Public Library. What are eBooks and eAudiobooks?  Electronically downloadable  Read or listen from a portable device or computer  Text, audio,

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Frisco Public Library

What are eBooks and eAudiobooks?  Electronically downloadable  Read or listen from a portable device or computer  Text, audio, and video files  In some instances burn to CD

Why go downloadable?  Digital download sales are up by 21% and continue to grow  Amazon.com sold more eBooks than physical books on Christmas Day The Amazon Kindle eReader

Why go downloadable?

The convenience factor  Our community is becoming more mobile Mp3 players /e-readers/ smart phones / PDAs / iPods Variety of capabilities BlackBerry Amazon.com Kindle iPod Barnes & Noble Nook iPhone

The convenience factor  Comfort of your own home The library comes to you  On the go Listen to audio books during a commute or road trip Save on trips to the library Engage the family  The items check themselves out and in!  Environmentally friendly- saves on paper, production, and shipping

The convenience factor  Benefits the taxpayer Expands our collection without taking up precious shelf space. Saves on physical materials Labor saving Fast response to new book requests Cost effective- no wear and tear on books

How to find a downloadable file through the online catalog

How to download an audio book

Try it!  We encourage you to discover the fun and convenience of our downloadable collection  Librarians are available to walk you through step by step Bring your device and we’ll show you how!

Thank you!