eBook Reader Workshop Handouts

Last Updated October 12, 2011

eBook Readers : General Information

*eBook Reader Policy : from Hustiford Community Library
*Elm Grove Public Library Check Out Permission Form
* eBook device comparisons - http://www.ebookmall.com/knowledge-collection/device-comparisons.htm
*ipl2 :  A chart of eReader resources - http://ipl.org/div/ereader/   
*wikiHow :  How to choose an eBook Reader - http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-an-eBook-Reader
*Information Today: eBook developments were HOT at ALA  - http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Spotlight/Ebook-Developments-Were-HOT-at-ALA-76473.asp
**Checklist for eBook Reader Devices & Overdrive

 

Amazon Kindle

*Kindle User's Guide
*Kindle Quick Start Guide - includes getting resgistered instructions, which does require an internet connection.
* Kindle for PC
***Downloading to the Kindle using a Library Computer

 

Barnes & Noble Nook

*Nook Color Guide for Libraries
* Using Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) with the Barnes & Noble Nook
* Barnes & Noble Video Tutorials for the Nook
*Quick Start Guide
* User Guide
* Nook Tour
*Nook Dowload Page: Nook for iPad, iPhone, Android, PC, Mac

 

Kobo

*Installing Adobe Digital Editions for use with Kobo eReader - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxL5du0M-jE
*How to get started with your Kobo eReader http://kobo.zendesk.com/entries/168956-how-to-get-started-with-your-kobo-ereader
**Using the Kobo eReader to Access Overdrive eBooks
**Kobo eReader Touch Users Guide
** Kobo QuickStart Guide


      * To register your Kobo you will need to:

      1. Turn on your Kobo
      2. Plug it into your computer
      3. On the Kobo you will receive an option to : Keep Reading or Manage Library. Choose the later.
      4. Download & install Kobo Desktop App
      5. After installation the Kobo Desktop will have a Set up menu for you to follow along.

 

Other Readers

Using The Book by Augen
Sony Reader Quick Start

 

Overdrive

Quick Start Guide for Overdrive
Overdrive Training
Instructions on Transferring OverDrive titles to a device
How to enjoy OverDrive Titles on Your Mobile Device

Adobe Digital Editions

*The Adobe website has most recent edition of Adobe Digital Editions. Download Adobe Digital Editions
**How to download and setup Adobe Digital Editions
***How to Deauthorize your Computer
*Adobe Digital Editions Help http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/help/#activation
*Getting stared with Adobe Digital Editions by King County Library - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqeL27llxpA
*Adobe Digital Editions by Technology Channel (c/net) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo46qzccVVs