For those of you who have eReaders and have caught the e-reading bug like I have, the Wisconsin Digital Library is an invaluable resource. It brings library resources from around the state right to your hands within minutes! It's also a great way for teachers and librarians to help students find books for themselves that may be unavailable at their own school libraries. The process for checking out books can be a little complicated, but the reward is fantastic. Please check out the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium's Digital Library FAQ page for more help.
In a nutshell, here are some things you'll need to know:
- All books are free, and most can be checked out for a period of 7-21 days.
- Videos and audio books are available.
- If your school doesn't participate in the consortium, you need a local library card.
- You can use a plethora of different e-readers and devices to enjoy these books.
- You will need a connection to the Internet or 3G.
- If you do not own a Kindle, you will likely need a computer, USB cord, and two free software programs: Overdrive Media Console and Adobe Digital Editions.
- You can check out up to ten titles at a time and place holds on items that have reached their maximum checkouts.
The following video is a great tutorial showing you how to download an eBook and transfer it to your device. Give it a look!
In the past two weeks, I've enjoyed Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, and Big Nate: From the Top by Lincoln Peirce. I have currently placed a hold on Wonder by R.J. Palacio, and I will be notified when the title is available for download. The best part about this whole process is that I've been too busy to go to the public library before it closes, yet I've still had the opportunity to delve into excellent books whenever I can. A big thank you goes out to the Wisconsin Digital Library Consortium for making this possible!
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