Read in your browser

Have you ever wanted to read a library ebook without having to download any software or an app?  As long as you have an internet connection, you can read ebooks in your browser.  And don’t worry about losing your place—your place will be saved for the next time you log into your Ohio eBook Project account.

Start by checking out an ebook as usual.  When taken to the Bookshelf page, rather than selecting Download so that the book can be read in an OverDrive Media Console or Kindle app, or opened with Adobe Digital Editions to be transferred to another device, click on Read (In your browser).

The book will now open in a new tab.  Unless otherwise selected, the book always opens with a tutorial on how to read the book in the browser.  The most important direction is knowing that clicking the right side of the book moves the screen to the next page.

Down the right side of the screen are options for navigating through the book, including the Table of Contents, Bookmarks, and Search.  There are also options for changing the appearance of the book, including Font size.

 

And don’t worry about remembering where you left off.  When you’re ready to read more of your book, you simply log back into the Ohio eBook Project and click on your Account near the top right of the screen.  This takes you to your Bookshelf, where your book will be waiting.  When you click on Read (In your browser), the book will open where you left off, even if you’re using a different computer.

Shelia

PS The above screen captures were made on a Windows 7 computer using Internet Explorer 10.

Apple Guilty of Antitrust Violations

A District Court Judge has ruled in favor of the US Department of Justice in its antitrust suit against Apple, Inc.  According to the ruling, Apple conspired with publishers to illegally raise the price of ebooks beginning in 2010 when Apple was eager to become an ebook retailer with the launch of the iPad.  Along with Apple, the suit originally named five publishers as well: Penguin, HarperCollins, Hachette, Simon and Schuster, and Macmillan.  All five publishers previously settled out of court, agreeing to reimburse customers $164 million in overcharges for ebooks.  Apple was the only defendant who went to trial with the Department of Justice, and even after this loss, Apple has said that they plan to appeal the decision.  Suits by the Attorneys General of individual States against Apple and the publishers have yet to be decided.

Further coverage of the decision can be found at the following websites:

Ars Technica

Forbes

Paid Content

Wall Street Journal

The full ruling can be read here.

Shelia

Fantastic Fiction

Looking for something to read this weekend but don't know what's available?  Try the Fantastic Fiction website sponsored by Fantastic Fiction Limited, a family run company based in Lancashire, UK. 

You can search by Author, New Books, Coming Soon, Most Popular or Top Authors.
You can narrow your search by Awards, Countries, Series or Years.
You can narrow your format type by Hardback Paperback, Audio or Kindle.

Once you have selected a search option (e.g. Coming Soon) limit the book format (e.g. Kindle).
Now in the search box type the Author's name or type a keyword, title, subject or genre in the Search Books option.

Your search results will open and list all items found with the criteria selected.

To read more about an item, click on the title and a its record will open.

To order this item visit the SCDL online catalog or your local library's website.

Zinio and Atomic Training New Site Instructions

Hi Everyone,
Recorded Books has updated the log in window for Zinio and Atomic Training. 
 
When you first open the site you may see a pop-up box with some basic instructions:

NOTE:  Check the "Don't show me this again" option to prevent the Welcome to the RBdigital Gateway information box from appearing each time the site is entered.

 



Once the pop-up box is closed, patrons will have options to Log in, Create a New Account, or Learn More.

 

NOTE: The log in used previously for Zinio and/or Zinio is still the log in information for this new page.  Now it is one log in for both options, Zinio and Atomic Training.

 

To enter a site click or tap on the Zinio or Atomic Training Title found at the top of each box.

 

Zinio: 

Zinio, the world's largest newsstand, offers full color, interactive digital magazines for your enjoyment. Browse from your library's collection of popular titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limit to the number of magazines you can download.

• Current Issues — New issues are released simultaneously with the print edition many are available before they arrive at your library and are ready for immediate download
• Easy browsing — Browse your library's collection of titles one at a time, search for your favorite magazines by title or use the convenient category feature to find new magazines which meet your interests
• Manage your collection — Using the personal account you will create, you will have the opportunity to checkout the magazines you choose and read them instantly on your computer (both PC and Mac) or access the content on a portable media device. (Note: viewing options, including the ability to download or view the content while online, may differ based on the device and/or magazine publisher)
• No limits — Check out as many issues as you want and keep them in your account as long as you wish

 

Search for a magazine by title, limit search by Genres, or go straight to the magazines you have checked out.

 

Atomic Training: 

A video-based how-to training resource, Atomic Training opens up unlimited access to thousands of short videos covering more than 300 of today's most popular software applications on both PCs and Macs.

• All the latest offerings — Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google, and more
• Valuable job training — Improve job skills with in-depth training on Excel and Photoshop, or learn valuable social media techniques with tutorials on Twitter, blogging, and pod casting
• Mobile training — Learn how to use mobile products such as the iPhone and iPad
• Access anywhere — Watch videos at the library or remotely from home



Hope you enjoy our digital magazine collection as well as our video-based training resources for popular software.

Dee