Maplewood Library offers Ebooks and Eaudiobooks that can be downloaded and read from home computers and personal devices. To see all these items in our catalog, you can do a keyword search for “ebook” or for”eaudiobook”.

Our Ebook and Eaudiobook programs have changed!

Eaudiobooks from Recorded books have moved from Netlibrary to OneClickDigital
Netlibrary Ebooks (for Nooks, Ipads, etc.) have now become eBooks on EBSCOhost

Note: We are still “ironing out the kinks” in these new products. Please bear with us until these problems are resolved.

Eaudiobooks from OneClickDigital

Eaudiobooks from Recorded Books are now available on OneClickDigital. They can be played on your personal computer, or transferred to a portable device such as an iPod or smartphone.

Step 1: Create an Account with OneClickDigital

Create your account on your first visit to OneClickDigital.com. Accounts created for Netlibrary will not automaticallytransfer to OneClickDigital.

• Select the Create New Account link on the upper right side of the screen, or select the Login link and then click the Create an Account button from there.
• Choose whether or not to use the OneClickDigital Media Manager as your default player. This is the preferred method and it allows for the easiest download experience.
• Enter the required information and click Create an Account.

When you log in to your account subsequently, use your User Name, NOT your Library Card Number. The library card number does not work on the OneClick site.

Step 2: Install the OneClickDigital Media Manager

To listen to a OneClickDigital audiobook, download OneClickDigital’s Media Manager. Using the Media Manager requires a one-time installation of a program onto your computer. This is a quick and easy download. For full instructions, click on the Help tab at the upper right of the OneClick site, and view the Player Tutorial. Make sure your web browser is set to allow pop-ups. We recommend using the Media Manager in most situations, unless you are a Mac user or are running anything older than Windows XP. Currently, Mac compatibility is in the development stage. The Help section of the OneClick site provides excellent Help, Support, FAQs and video Tutorials.

To Search for an Eaudiobook

On the OneClickDigital website, use the red search box in the upper right hand corner of the screen to search for the Eaudiobook of your choice. It is also easy to browse OneClickDigital’s collections. You can also search for Ebooks in the library’s catalog. To see if we have a specific title in Eaudiobook form, search for the title and look for the phrase “[electronic resource]” immediately following the title. This may be either an Ebook or an Eaudiobook. An Ebook will say “online resource,” and an Eaudiobook will say “sound file.” When you find a title you wish to download, click on the available link.

To Check Out an Eaudiobook

The checkout period for a downloadable audiobook is three weeks. You may check out a maximum of ten Eaudiobook titles at one time. Please do not download Eaudiobooks to public computers in the library–they are intended for use with your home computer.

• Once you have selected your book, click on the Checkout Now! button. If you have not yet logged in to your OneClickDigital account, you will be prompted to do so here. You will also be prompted to download OneClick Media Manager, if you haven’t already done so.
• Click on the icon to download the Eaudiobook to your personal computer or your portable device. A download message displays and informs you when the download is complete.
• The downloaded file should open automatically in Media Manager. If it does not open, locate the file you’ve downloaded on your computer. Right click on the file and choose to open it with OneClickDigital Media Manager.
• You may use Media Manager to transfer the book to your USB-connected ipod, iphone,or other portable device, or you can listen to the book on your computer.

To Renew an Eaudiobook

Eaudiobooks can be renewed once prior to their expiration date by following these steps:

• Login to your OneClickDigital account.
• Click on the My Collections tab, and then click on the Checked Out tab.
• Click on the Extend button for the item you wish to renew.
• You can also extend your check out period for a title by clicking the Extend button for that title in the OneClickDigital Media Manager.

Ebooks from EBSCOhost

Setting Up an EBSCOhost Account

In order to download and read Ebooks, you must first create a free EBSCOhost account. Accounts created for Netlibrary will not automatically transfer to EBSCOhost.

• Click here to create an account . If you are using the Internet from a library computer, you will be passed straight through to the EBSCOhost webpage. If you are using your own computer, you will first be asked to verify your credentials as a Maplewood Library member by entering the barcode and PIN for your library account.
• Click the Sign In link in the top toolbar. From the “Sign In to My EBSCOhost” screen, select the option to Create a new Account. Your EBSCOhost account is NOT the same as your library account, but it is required to check out EBSCO Ebooks.
• Fill out the form to create your user account with EBSCOhost and select the save changes button.

Using EBSCOhost Ebooks

EBSCOhost Ebooks can be downloaded to your personal computer and transferred to portable reading devices such as Nooks or iPads. Click here for a list of supported devices.

Step 1: Set up Adobe Digital Editions

To read an EBSCOhost eBook on your portable device, you will need to install Adobe Digital Editions and activate an Adobe account. Adobe Digital Editions is available for free download. First, activate Adobe Digital Editions on your computer by creating an Adobe ID and password . If you do not first create an ID and password, you will be prompted to do so when the download is complete.

Now you are ready to download Adobe Digital Editions .  Simply click the Download now button located on the top right of the page, then click the brown Launch button. Adobe will prompt you to select components to install. That is up to you and what you would like to appear on your personal computer. The only component you need is the first one, Digital Editions. Select the folder to which you wish to install Digital Editions, then click Install. Once installed, Digital Editions setup assistant will open automatically. Follow the prompts as directed in setup assistant.  If you are using a portable device or eBook reader, you’ll need to activate it with your Adobe ID and password as you did with your computer.

Step 2: Check out and download an Ebook

You can browse or search the library’s collection of Ebooks on the EBSCOhost site. When you access EBSCO Ebooks from home, you will first be asked to login with your name, library barcode and PIN.

You can also search for Ebooks in our catalog. To see if we have a specific title in Ebook form, search for the title and look for the phrase “[electronic resource]” immediately following the title. This may be either an Ebook or an Eaudiobook. An Ebook will say “online resource,”and an Eaudiobook will say “sound file.” You may also do a keyword search for “Ebook” to see all of the library’s Ebook holdings. When you find a title you wish to download, click on the available link.

To check out an Ebook:

The maximum checkout period for a downloadable Ebook is three weeks. You may check out up to ten Ebook titles at one time. EBSCOhost Ebooks cannot be renewed. Please do not download Ebooks to public computers in the library – they are intended for use with your home computer.

• Click the Download (Offline) link for the eBook you would like to download.
• Select a Checkout period from the drop-down menu and click the Checkout & Download button. The maximum check out period is three (3) weeks.
• The eBook will be added to the Checkout area of the folder. If you are not logged into EBSCOhost, you will be prompted to do so.
• Select Open with or Save File from the resulting dialog box.
• If you select Open with, your eBook will be opened with Adobe® Digital Editions. If you select Save file, the eBook will be saved to your computer and can be opened with Adobe® Digital Editions at a later time.
• When a downloaded eBook is opened, it is displayed in Adobe® Digital Editions
• You can drag and drop the title icon to your portable device, or read the Ebook on your computer.

Ebooks from Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg is an organization that has digitized thousands of Ebooks for free use by the public. As a service to our customers, Maplewood Library has loaded several hundred of their classic titles into our library catalog. You may find these records in our catalog by doing a keyword search for “Project Gutenberg.” Click on the links within the records to find the Ebooks online. These Ebooks are the only ones in our catalog that can be used with the Amazon Kindle as well as other Ereaders. There is no loan period, and the books are yours to keep.