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Digital Collections
The library offers a range of digital download (ebooks and audiobooks) options. Training is available at the library is you need help getting started with ebooks. Call the library at 231.352.4671 to schedule a training session. Overdrive: Up North Digital Collection Ebooks and Audiobooks available through OverDrive. Download these titles to your home computer for enjoyment, or transfer them to a portable device (Kindle, eReader, Nook, mp3 player, etc.). To get started, visit the quick start guide. Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg is the place where you can download over 33,000 free ebooks to read on your PC, iPad, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPhone, Android or other portable device. LibriVox LibriVox provides free audiobooks from the public domain. There are several options for listening. Digital Colletion FAQs Q: What hours are eBooks and eMusic available? A: These are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Q: What do I need to use downloadable eBooks and eMusic? A: A: You need a computer (desktop, laptop, iPod/iPhone/iPad or PDA) with Internet access, speakers or headphones. You also need a Benzie Shores District Library card. For Overdrive, you will download free software (Adobe Reader or Overdrive Media Console) to your device. Q: How many downloadable items can I borrow? A: You can check out up to 5 titles from Overdrive at one time. Q: How long can I keep eBooks on my computer? A: Most Overdrive books and music can be kept for 14 days (some only 7). After that, the software "returns" the items so that it can no longer be read or listened to. Q: Can I renew Overdrive titles? A: Yes, you can renew Overdrive titles if no one else has placed a hold on the title you want to renew. Q: Can I place holds on Overdrive titles? A: You may place up to 7 holds on Overdrive titles at any time. You will be notified by email when the title becomes available to borrow. Q: Can I copy eBooks and eMusic to other devices? A: Depending on the digital rights to individual titles, you may transfer Overdrive titles to a portable device, such as an MP3 player or iPod/iPhone when compatible. Some titles can be copied to CD for personal use, using Windows Media Player. Q: Can I download ebooks to Library computers? A:ebooks and audiobooks may not be downloaded to Library computers. |
Location:
630 Main Street P.O. Box 631 Frankfort, MI 49635 (231) 352-4671 Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
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Benzie Shores District Library