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Users have 24/7 access to titles compatible with popular e-reading devices

 Janesville Library has expanded its download collection with the addition of eBooks at  www.janesville.lib.ia.us . From the comfort of home, card holders can browse the collection, check out, and download eBooks and more anytime, anywhere.

eBooks can be read on a PC or Mac® using free reader software called Adobe® Digital Editions. eBooks can also be transferred to popular e-reading devices like the Sony® Reader and the Barnes & Noble nook™. Many eBooks feature reflowable text which allows a user to resize the text and alter the display to fit any screen size. The Sony Reader and the nook are designed to look and feel like a book and are great for users on the go. The devices feature E INK technology, a screen that reads like paper so it’s easy on the reader’s eyes.

To check out eBooks or audiobooks, users need a valid library card, computer, and Internet connection. Once downloaded, digital media can be enjoyed on a computer and transferred to popular devices such as MP3 players, iPods®, Smartphones, and more. At the end of the lending period, titles automatically expire and are returned to the collection. Users may return eBooks early.

Janesville Library partners with OverDrive, Inc. (www.overdrive.com), a global leader in digital media services, to offer the download service.