How to borrow ebooks from National libraries

[lapapillion]

Folks, you know these days there are so many ipads, tablets, smartphones floating around the market, it'll be a waste not to be able to utiltise the ability of such gadgets to read books.


You can actually borrow ebooks from our very own national libraries! I've done it quite a few times so if you need any help, feel free to PM me There are all sorts from young adult fiction (harry potter included!) as well as more interactive books (those that reads out loud and with interactive pictures and media) for younger children!

The instructions for it is actually quite lengthy, so I'll just post a link here for those interested:

http://bullythebear.blogspot.sg/2012/08/how-to-borrow-ebooks-from-nlb.html

[3Boys]

Mucho gracias!

[lapapillion]

No problemo

[ammonite]

Oh wonderful! Just what I am looking for, thanks!

[tired mom]

If you are using handheld device, can also download the app "overdrive media console". just follow the instructions in the app, borrowing ebooks is a breeze with this!

[lapapillion]

Yes yes, overdrive app is very gd, though I prefer reading on dedicated ebook device like kindle more easy on the eye

[schweppes]

thanks for sharing!!

[schweppes]

tired mom:

If you are using handheld device, can also download the app \"overdrive media console\". just follow the instructions in the app, borrowing ebooks is a breeze with this!

so, with this app,

- do u mean we can borrow/ download the ebooks from NLB easily?
- are there expiry dates for NLB ebooks?
- do we have to pay any fees for the downloads per book?

tks

[lapapillion]

schweppes:

so, with this app,

- do u mean we can borrow/ download the ebooks from NLB easily?
- are there expiry dates for NLB ebooks?
- do we have to pay any fees for the downloads per book?

tks

Maybe I can answer some of the q? I don't have the app, but I'm sure that it applies to the app as well. It's definitely easier to borrow ebooks from NLB, because you don't have to make the physical trip there. Browsing can also be done online at the comfort of your own home.

There is expiry date for the NLB books. It's 21 days, if I rmb correctly. After 21 days, you can't read it anymore as it has a DRM (digital rights management) lock on it.

No fees are required. Just your free library membership will do

[schweppes]

lapapillion:

schweppes:

so, with this app,

- do u mean we can borrow/ download the ebooks from NLB easily?
- are there expiry dates for NLB ebooks?
- do we have to pay any fees for the downloads per book?

tks

Maybe I can answer some of the q? I don't have the app, but I'm sure that it applies to the app as well. It's definitely easier to borrow ebooks from NLB, because you don't have to make the physical trip there. Browsing can also be done online at the comfort of your own home.

There is expiry date for the NLB books. It's 21 days, if I rmb correctly. After 21 days, you can't read it anymore as it has a DRM (digital rights management) lock on it.

No fees are required. As your free membership will do

oh goody, that's great to know. :thankyou: lapapillion