Borrowing books from the library

[Valencia]

Ok since I'm not going to be able to buy the books a want for awhile, I am willing to resort back to lending from the library. I have no idea how to do this on my nook. I'm not even sure if my library/library system offers this? Will someone tell me step by step in a simple (not too simple I'm not stupid I'm just not the best at things like that) way that doesn't involve big tech words I'm not familiar with. Here's even a link to the online library system I feel that should tell you if ebook lending is possible but I don't know where to look. Thanks!!

http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us/

[willaful, dedicated nookworm]

I took a look and I don't think they offer anything other than reference works. :-( There are some public libraries that offer access to their ebooks for a fee, like Philadelphia and (I think) New York.

[~Leslie~]

In order to borrow from the library, you must download Adobe Digital to your computer. Most libraries have it online for download. If you go to your library's website there are step by step instructions. You must log into your library account using your library card #. The system that most libraries use is called Overdrive. If you need face to face help, ask a librarian and bring your nook to the library.
Once you have downloaded AD and have selected a book to check out - you must select Adobe EPub. Then download to your computer. Open the file and it will download into AD. You must then use your USB cord and connect your nook to the computer. Open AD, and move the book to your Nook. Then disconnect the USB (properly) and open your nook. Look in your list of books and it should be there.
Hope this helps.

[Valencia]

Thanks so much!!!

[willaful, dedicated nookworm]

But Overdrive is not listed at that site. They have several textbook services, but no Overdrive.

[Pamela]

I only have to use Overdrive to download and transfer audio books to an ipod. Don't need it to download epub books.

After I had installed AD, I just download the book from the library and rather than save it, click to open it. It then downloads into AD and I'm good to go.

Valencia, the best way to find out if your library does ebooks is to call them or go by and see them. If they don't, there may be a library in a city/county nearby who will give you a visiting card.

[~Leslie~]

You don't need Overdrive, it's just what alot of libraries use. And I agree, the best way to learn how to do this with your particular library is to go and ask a librarian. I use my mom's library card since she lives in another city, so I can check availability at both libraries.

[willaful, dedicated nookworm]

We seem to be misunderstanding each other. I went to the link and checked out the electronic resources. There is no general reading library, such as Overdrive, listed; under "electronic books" there's only access to text & reference works. It's possible that I've missed something and the poster should certainly ask, but without Overdrive or Netlibrary or whatever other resource the library subscribes to, there's no source from which to borrow the books.

[Valencia]

Well with my librarians I REALLY doubt that they would even know what I was talking about!! But I plan on going tomorrow to the library and go back to my old ways lol. I will make sure to ask (: thanks everybody!!

[Susie]

so i checked out the link and i only found reference ebooks. maybe you can request for them to expand. my library has a pretty good collection AND if they don't have a book we can request it.

[Valencia]

They don't have many good/newer books to be requested. So I'm really stuck between a rock and a hard place.

[willaful, dedicated nookworm]

There are some gems in out of copyright books -- check out this site: http://gutenberg.net.au/

Also, lots of kindle freebies can be coverted via calibre for Nook. And there are indie sellers whose books are much cheaper than B&N.

[Pamela]

Also, I believe that the Philadelphia (PA) Library has provisions for guest accounts. There's an annual fee, but I don't think it's a bank-breaking amount. I know a lot of overseas people have accounts there so they can download books.

Also, there are a lot of $0.99 books on B&N as well as quite a few free ones. Some are crap...but some are really good.

Also, you'll get to be all snooty and snobby when you tell people what little-known author you are reading :)

[~Leslie~]

Valencia, since you are from central Mississippi, do you know anyone in Jackson with a library card? Maybe they have ebooks on their library system. I live in Shreveport, and their library is part of a whole sytem across Northern LA and they have an extensive ebook offering. Do you know anyone in LA? Just some ideas. My daughter is in Jackson at Millsaps right now. She loves it!

[Valencia]

I wish I did!!! :( No one I know is into reading therefore no one I know would have a library card. Most of them probably wouldn't know what a library looks like!!! It's quite sad actually...

[Linda]

I'm so sorry Valencia, I would check with the library system in a larger city, like Jackson. I would think you should be able to link into the system electronically, this is 2012 and ebooks are the newest thing

[~Leslie~]

You should be able to get a library card from the Jackson library. Sometimes systems charge a minor fee for those who live outside the parish/county.

[PepperP0t]

you can also get an out of town library card from most of the library systems