What are e-books?

E-books are digital editions of books with the same content—text, illustrations, maps and charts—as the print edition of a book.  You can read an e-book on your computer or transfer it to an e-book reader. 
 
To check out a NetLIbrary e-book you need:

• a San Bernardino County Library card
• a computer
• a NetLibrary account

Check out an e-book now: sign-in to NetLibrary

To download a Project Gutenberg public domain e-book, click here:
http://www.gutenberg.org/

 

What are Downloadable audiobooks?

Downloadable audiobooks are digital versions of the latest best sellers, book club favorites, and award-winning & popular authors in audiobook format.

You can download and listen to these titles on your computer or digital listening device (Archos, Creative Zen, iPod, iRiver, MobiBLU, MPIO, Rio, Samsung, SanDisk, Zune, etc.).

To check out a downloadable audiobook you need:

• a San Bernardino County Library card
• a computer

Downloadable audiobooks may be checked out from:
MyiLibrary

 

Compatibility	MyiLibrary click to access
What software is required?	Ingram Media Manager (free download) and Windows Media Player or iTunes (for eAudiobooks in MP3 format only)
Mac Compatible?	Yes
PC Compatible?	Yes
iPod Compatible?	Yes, except for Shuffles
Can I burn to a CD?	Some titles – check title information
Which digital listening devices are compatible with the service?	View list
How do I get started?	MyiLibrary Quick Start Guide
More F.A.Q.s:	MyiLibrary Audiobook F.A.Q.s
Video tutorial:

 

Loan Rules	MyiLibrary click to access
Maximum # of checkouts at one time	3
Can I place holds?	Yes. (up to 3 at a time)
Checkout period	7-21 days (you choose; default is 21 days)
Can I return books early?	Only if the title has not been downloaded
How long do I have to check out my hold from the time I am notified that it is available?	Title is checked out to you as soon as it becomes available
How many times can I download a title I have checked out?	Unlimited
Can I renew a title?	No; but you can check it out again and re-download it if no one else has a hold on it.

 

Check out downloadable audiobooks now:

Sign-in to MyiLibrary