In an effort to help New Yorkers understand their Kindles, Nooks, iPads and other e-readers, The New York Public Library has launched a new free service called eBook Central. For all of you using eReaders that haven't create a public library e-account, but it on your new years resolution list because this will be a great savings. I went from spending and average of $40 a month on books to $20 or less.Patrons can head to nypl.org/ebookcentral for detailed information on how to download the Library’s digital material - including eBooks, music and videos - on to any major device. The website will also explain how to find and access free educational apps, including the Library’s catalog app Bibliocommons.
In addition, from Jan. 4 until Jan. 13, trained reference librarians will provide in-person assistance with e-readers at both the Library’s flagship Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, located on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, and The Mid-Manhattan Library, located at 455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street). The free service will take place during specific hours from Monday to Saturday – patrons should check the website for exact schedules.
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First thing you'll need to do is get a New York Library card and a Pin number, you'll need to go to the library to do so. If you don’t live in New York can use your work ID to show you work in New York City.
Then use the link below to sign into the e-library
Once you are in you can start searching books in your preferred format and adding them to the Wishlist. Be sure to go into the Lending Periods section and set your default leading periods day, it can be 1, 2 or 3 weeks.
From your Wishlist you can select books to be placed in my e-holds.
When the book is available the library will e-mail you letting you know.
At that point you have 2 days to log on and download the book.
From there it will move to your my eList for you to check out.
In the My eChecks Outs there is be a link to download the books along with the Expires on date.
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