Logging In

Each time you wish to access a netLibrary book from outside of the library, you will be prompted to login.

• Go to www.netlibrary.org and enter your user name and password in the login box.
• Click on the Log in button.
• You now have access to all of the over 7000 NetLibrary eBooks available in the East Brunswick Public Library's collection.

Getting Started

In order to download NetLibrary eBooks to your personal computer, you must have the following:

• Adobe Digital Editions must be installed on your computer. Adobe Digital Editions is available as a free download at http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaled. The software allows you to download and purchase digital content in the industry standard eBook formats - PDF and EPUB.
• When you install Adobe Digital Editions, you are prompted to authorize and activate your computer in order to read protected items and transfer them to other computers and portable devices. You must have an Adobe ID to authorize your computer, and you are prompted to get one at no charge during the installation.
• Important Notes:
• If you want to transfer eBooks from your computer to a portable device, both the device and the computer must be authorized with the same Adobe ID.
• If you do not get your no-charge Adobe ID when you install Adobe Digital Editions, you can create an Adobe account and get an Adobe ID at the Adobe Sign In page.   https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/membership/index.cfm

Searching for an eBook

There are two ways to search:

1. Search in the library's catalog for the subject phrase NetLibrary classics collection or NetLibrary ebooks. This will bring up a list of all of the titles in the library's collection. Searches can be further refined by adding additional keywords.
   Or, you can click on any result in a search that says An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information. Click on that link to view the eBook.
2. Go to NetLibrary.com once you have created a NetLibrary account. (see account creation instructions above).

The Basic Search

The Basic Search lets you quickly perform a search by entering terms and selecting a single search field. You may choose to search for your terms in the Keyword, Author, Title, or Full Text fields. Basic Search is prominently featured on the home page and is also available on the right side of every page with the exception of the Advanced Search page.

• Enter search term in the Basic Search field.
• Select Keyword, Author, Title, or Full Text.
• Click Search.

The Advanced Search

Use to search only for books that can be downloaded:

• In NetLibrary click on the Advanced Search link.
• Type in your search terms in the top boxes.
• In the Format section:
  • Put a checkmark in the eBooks AND Downloadable eBooks boxes.
• Click the Search button.

Viewing an eBook

You may view any eBook in the library's collection as long as it is not checked out by another user. While you are actively using it, no other user will have access to it. If 15 minutes elapse without active use, the eBook is put "back on the shelf" and another user will have access or check it out and have exclusive use of the book.

• Search for an eBook.
• Select the View this eBook link.
• The eBook is displayed.

Checking Out an eBook

• After selecting View this eBook, select eBook Details.
• Scroll down the left side to Options.
• Select Checkout for 24 hours.
• If you do not see Checkout for 24 hours, you are viewing a Public Domain book; and no checkout is required. Public Domain books are always available even if others are viewing it.

Check out Books for Downloading:

The Search Results page will display all of the hits based on the search terms that you input.

• Click on the Show Details link in the display of one of the titles on the page. (See #1)
• The eBook Details screen will appear.
• Click on the Check Out & Download this eBook link next to the book cover. (See #2)
• If prompted, log in to your NetLibrary account.
• Click the Download this eContent button on the Download this eContent page.
• Click Open in the file download box that appears.

The eBook downloads and opens in Adobe Digital Editions. The eBook PDF file is saved to the My Digital Editions folder in the My Documents folder on your computer.

• Checkout time is one week.  Books can be returned early.

Transferring and opening a NetLibrary eBook onto a Sony Reader:

NOTE: Additional required software.
Download the Reader Library Software for either a Mac or a PC at: http://ebookstore.sony.com/download/

After you download an eBook to your computer, you can transfer it to a compatible portable device.

• Plug your device into a USB port on your computer
• Look for the device icon in the left hand menu in Adobe Digital Editions
• Drag the eBook title to the icon.
• On the Sony eReader touch screen select Books
• Select the book to begin reading

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Transferring and opening a NetLibrary eBook onto a Nook:

After you download an eBook to your computer, you can transfer it to a compatible portable device.

• Plug your device into your computer
• Look for the device icon in the left hand menu in Adobe Digital Editions
• Drag the eBook title to the icon.
• On the Nook touch screen select My Documents
• Select the book to begin reading.

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Checkin:

You will need to check in an eBook that you have finished reading at netlibrary.com and also remove it from your computer.

1. Checkin:

• Log in to your NetLibrary account on the NetLibrary website.
• Click Checked Out Items (at the top right of the screen).
• Find your eBook in the My Checked Out Items list and click Check In.
• A message displays: The eContent was checked in successfully.

2. Remove it from your computer:

• In Adobe Digital Editions, go to the All Items bookshelf in Library View
• Select the eBook.
• If you do not know where the eBook file is located on your computer:
  --- Click the arrow button for the eBook,
  --- Click on Item Info in the drop-down list to view the Item Info box,
  --- Note the file path of the eBook (Note: If you cannot see the full file path in the Item Info box, position your mouse pointer over the file path to display the entire path.)
  --- Click OK to close the box
  --- Click the arrow button for the eBook,
  --- Click on Delete Item in the drop-down list
  --- Click Delete when asked if you are sure.
• If you know where the eBook file is located on your computer:
• In Windows Explorer, find the eBook file and delete it.
  

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Troubleshooting

When you check out and download an eBook, a File Download box may pop up with this message:

"Do you want to save this file, or find a program online to open it?
Name: ebx.etd
Type: Unknown file Type, nnnn bytes
From: acs.NetLibrary.com"
If you receive the message:

• Click the Cancel button to close the File Download box.
• Install Adobe Digital Editions.
• Try to check out and download the eBook again.

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Finding Help

Detailed information on using netLibrary is available by clicking on the Help tab in the top navigation bar. For any additional assistance, contact any librarian at the Information Services desk (732-390-6767).