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eBooks and eAudiobooks @ Loudoun County Public Library

Attend “Learn About eBooks” programs and ask us anytime, if you would like help.

Freading Ebooks

Freading offers over 20,000 fiction and nonfiction eBooks that are always available – no waiting in line even if someone else is reading the eBook. To get started, visit our Freading site (you’ll need your library card) and read the FAQs for guidance on getting Freading eBooks on your favorite reading device.

Click Here for OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks

Thousands of popular titles in eBook and eAudiobook formats. 



Safari Tech Books Online

Now you never have to leave your computer! With immediate access to thousands of the newest and most popular IT books, you can find the information you need. Right here. Right now.



Gale Virtual Reference Library

Database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. To access from your home or office, enter your LCPL library card barcode number (with no spaces) where indicated.
LCPL Zinio Magazine Collection

Welcome to Zinio, Loudoun County Public Library’s online magazine collection. Now you can download current magazine issues to read on your PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone. With more than 100 magazines on a wide range of topics, you’re sure to find something you like.

Zinio is fun and easy to use, but there are a few things you need to know:

  • After you select a magazine, you’ll be asked to create a Loudoun County Public Library Zinio account. The next step is to create a second account with Zinio, the company that hosts the library’s magazine platform. (It’s OK to use the same user name and password combination.) Confused? Don’t worry, after this setup you’ll only have to log in once when you check out.
  • Checkouts are for single issues, not for a subscription. So if you check out a monthly magazine, you’ll need to come back the following month if you want the next issue.
  • The Zinio app is for reading only. Selection and checkout must be done on a computer, not from within the app. Sorry.
  • Some Zinio features do not work with Internet Explorer 8 or below. We recommend updating or using a different browser, such as Chrome or Firefox.
We hope you enjoy using Zinio.

Click here to access Zinio.

Ebsco Host

Click here to access eBooks on EBSCOhost

eBooks on EBSCOhost (formerly NetLibrary)

  • Nonfiction eBooks on a wide range of topics, including business, economics, computer science, history, and more.
  • Classic fiction and poetry for children, teens and adults.
  • View online or download to your computer for transfer to reading devices, including NOOK, Sony Reader and iPad.

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OverDrive Media Console Update for iOS
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 


If you use OMC to read eBooks on an Apple device, you may have an unpleasant surprise the next time you open the app. A change in Apple's privacy policies means that you will have to re-authorize your Adobe ID. You'll see a pop-up screen asking you to log on with your already-existing password. If you've forgotten the password, you can follow the usual "Forgot password?" link.

Audiobook users don't have to re-authorize, but you may get an error message if you try to download parts of an audiobook that you started before the update. The message will direct you to start your download all over again.

We're sorry for the inconvenience but hope that everything will go smoothly. For more information, try the OverDrive Help articles on re-authorizing your Adobe ID and 403 error messages.



      
Hachette eBooks @ your library
Wednesday, May 01, 2013 


Another major publisher gets with the program as Hachette Group agrees to make all its eBook titles available to libraries.  Starting May 8th, bestselling authors such as James Patterson, David Sedaris, and Sandra Brown will have a much-expanded presence in our OverDrive catalog.  Good news all around!


      
OverDrive Media Console for Linux
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 


Can't get OverDrive Media Console to run on your Linux computer?  Try some Wine - the Windows application translator,that is.  Here's the whole story from OverDrive.


      
Kindle Fire price drop
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 


The case for moving your eBook reading to a tablet just got a little more compelling as Amazon drops the price on its high-end Kindle Fire tablets. The 8.9" 4G LTE Wireless now starts at $399, while the regular old 8.9" high def model can be yours for as little as $269. Not exactly chump change, but at least they're not in the iPad's price league.



      




To use eBooks or eAudiobooks, you must have a LCPL card.
Need further assistance? Take a look at our FAQ, contact your local LCPL branch, or contact us via email.

 
 
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