Patrons that enjoy checking out digital eBooks and Audiobooks through the NEIBORS program, should brace themselves for some good news! NEIBORS is switching to BRIDGES! July 15th is the big day.
What does this mean for you? More books! BRIDGES will combine NEIBORS (the consortium the IPL belongs to) with WILBOR (another large consortium in Iowa) and other libraries to create one large consortium for the whole state of Iowa. This will pool all the eBooks and Audiobooks for all patrons to use.
There's nothing you need to do. When the switch to BRIDGES happens, the icon and some of the colors will change on the site, but you will still be able to log in with your Library Card Number and your Phone Number; and you will still be able to get to the site through your Overdrive App and the link on the IPL Website.
If you have any questions, or would like information on using the library's digital eBook and Audiobook system, stop in or give us a call at 334-2470.
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Monday, July 13, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
Reading In The Palm of Your Hand
Join the Independence Public Library on January 29th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM to learn how to checkout and purchase ebooks for your phone, tablet, or other mobile devices.
Bring your device to the ebooks for Mobile Devices class. The class is free and open to the public, and will be taught by Kim Van Deest. You can register for the class by calling (334-2470), or stopping in at the library.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Using The Library At A Distance
With winter finally making an appearance in Iowa, you might find it a little harder to get to the library, or maybe you just don't want to brave the cold. Either way, you can still use the library from home with NEIBORS and Zinio.
With NEIBORS you can check out digital audio books and e-books 24 hours a day from anywhere you have an internet connection. You can sign in through the IPL website, using your library card number and password (usually your phone number). There is even an app available for android and apple devices called the Overdrive Media Console. Install the app and you can have books and audio books on your phone or tablet anywhere you go.
If you would rather read magazines, give Zinio a try. This service lets you download and read digital issues from over 50 magazines. There's no limit to how many you can checkout, and there are never any due dates or late fees. Set up your account with the IPL's access key (call or visit the library to get the access key) and simply checkout the issues you want to read. Zinio also has an app for android and apple devices.
Click the links above for more information and downloadable tip sheets. And of course, if you have any questions feel free to call the library at 334-2470.
With NEIBORS you can check out digital audio books and e-books 24 hours a day from anywhere you have an internet connection. You can sign in through the IPL website, using your library card number and password (usually your phone number). There is even an app available for android and apple devices called the Overdrive Media Console. Install the app and you can have books and audio books on your phone or tablet anywhere you go.
If you would rather read magazines, give Zinio a try. This service lets you download and read digital issues from over 50 magazines. There's no limit to how many you can checkout, and there are never any due dates or late fees. Set up your account with the IPL's access key (call or visit the library to get the access key) and simply checkout the issues you want to read. Zinio also has an app for android and apple devices.
Click the links above for more information and downloadable tip sheets. And of course, if you have any questions feel free to call the library at 334-2470.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Holiday Hours
The Independence Public Library will close early at 1:00 PM on December 24th, and will be closed on December 25th for Christmas. We will also close early at 1:00 PM on December 31st, and be closed on January 1st for New Year's.
Don't forget, NEIBORS, Zinio, Learning Express, and many other of our online services are available day and night, even if we're not open. And they can all be accessed right from our website.
Don't forget, NEIBORS, Zinio, Learning Express, and many other of our online services are available day and night, even if we're not open. And they can all be accessed right from our website.
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