eBooks at the Library

The Hancock County Public Library now offers electronic books through its online catalog. Card holders have the ability to download two eBook titles to their computers at home. The book can be read on the computer for three weeks, then checks itself back in; so there are never late fees.

At this time, eBooks cannot be renewed or placed on hold. As with traditional books, if another person has borrowed an eBook, new users must wait until it is returned.

Displaying the ebook requires the Follett digitalreader. The Follett digitalreader is a free download available at www.follettebooks.com/readersupport.

The eBook remains on the computer where it is downloaded. Home computers and personal laptops, not public computers at the library, must be used to check out the eBook from the library's Website.

Here's how to check out an eBook:

Ahead of time, be sure to have a library PIN, a secret number for access to your personal library account. Enquire at the circulation desk if you do not have one. You will also need the number on the back of your library card.
Download the Follett digitalreader at www.follettebooks.com/readersupport.
Visit the library's Website at www.hcplibrary.org .
Click the button for the online catalog.
On the next screen, click the box in front of "Search Only Electronic Books." Then click the blue "Search" box.
A list of eBooks will appear. Select the title you want by clicking the "Details" box. Then click "Use eBook" in the lower right hand corner.
Next, click "Checkout eBook and Download." The eBook will be charged to your account. (Note: As with a hard copy, you may preview an eBook before checking it out by selecting the "View eBook" button. Be sure to click "Return Book" in the upper right hand corner when you finish viewing.)
Click the "eCheckout" button. The book will automatically open in the Follett digitalreader.