1. E-Books and Digital Resources
Katina Wilcox 2012

2. Required…. Mobile Devices Kindle Nook (and other E-Readers)
Any Computer
YOUR Computer
Overdrive Media Console App
Internet Connection
Library Card
Amazon account for your Kindle online (amazon.com)
Adobe Digital Editions FREE software (ashelibrary.com)

3. Get for Kindle Look for the Get for Kindle or Kindle Apps Icon
Note--USB only cannot be used on Wi-Fi devices. This option is only for computer/device attached through USB port to download or e-books read on a computer using the kindle app

4. Nook! And other e-Readers
Step 1: Create a Free Adobe Account
Step 2: Download Adobe Digital Editions Software and Authorize
Step 3: Now Sideload
Accessible on

5. Digital Resources Tips from Ashe County Library E-Books
Ashe County Public Library E-Book Instructions
Find Adobe Digital, Overdrive and other help for downloading ebooks.
Click the compatible devices tab to locate the correct software for your mobile device.
The Help link also answers several questions about ebooks

6. Even MORE books!!!!
Other ebook and audiobook titles are available to patrons by clicking the Northwestern Regional Library link.
Remember to mention Appalachian Regional as your library
Include your patron library card barcode number to checkout items here too!

7. Searching the Catalog To search for an e-book or audiobook:
Type in the author, title, or subject in the search field
Select if you are searching for e-books, audiobooks or both
Hint--- if you select only available copies only copies that are NOT checked out currently will be displayed
Yes! You can place holds

8. Returning E-Books Kindle Nook and other e-readers
Items automatically return in 14 days.
To delete items from your device or return them early:
Kindle
Nook and other e-readers
Go to Amazon.com
Go to Adobe Digital Editions Software
Log in to your account
Go to Library view and select the title
Go to “manage my Kindle” (Under the Kindle Store or Your Digital Items)
Go to the left of the title, click on the drop down menu for item options
Click on the drop down arrow on the Action button next to title
Select Return Borrowed Item
Select Return this Item
Click return

9. Other Useful Resources
International Children’s Digital Library
Library of Congress
Story Line Online
FreeTech4Teachers
ProfessorGarfield
ChildrensBooksOnline
MagicKeys
Tarheel Reader
Education Insider
Best World Free Digital Libraries

10. Contact Information
Katina Wilcox
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Media Coordinator
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