From the presentation used on April 29th, 2019. Philip Edwards.
You can find a .pdf version of the presentation here.
Just a quick word of warning. I originally wrote this article on my old laptop. I wiped that machine without taking one last look to see whether there was anything of value stored on its drive. Lesson learned. That’s why I’m writing this out again.
You probably know this, but just in case you don’t, if you love reading, there is a wealth of reading material available on-line which can be read on a desk-top, lap-top, tablet or mobile phone. This is what you do.
Ebooks and Audiobooks from Cardiff Library.
This is not straightforward, but once you have the system up and running, everything works like a dream.
- You need a library membership card. Make a note of your membership number.
- You also need to ask the library to issue you with a PIN number.
- On your tablet or phone, download the Borrowbox app. This will be in the App Store for iPads and in the Google Play Store for Android devices.
- Open the app and login, providing your account number and PIN number. You’ll only have to do this once.
- You can then borrow eBooks and Audio Books for free. You can also reserve real books for collection. You can keep the borrowed eBook or Audio Book for up to three weeks. If you forget to return it, your tablet will do that automatically.
Magazines
This is a very similar procedure. You need the same account number and PIN number, but a different application.
It used to be that you needed the RB Digital app but it appears that things have changed. You now need an app called Libby (from April 30th.) RB Digital app goes offline on April 30th.
It is being replaced by a new app called Libby.
It is already available and very easy to use.
It also appears to be able to find ebooks as well as magazines:- a one-stop shop.
The home page is simply a joy:- far more inviting than either Borrowbox or RB Digital.What if you want to buy reading material?
Things you should know.
Kindle ebooks will play on Kindle devices, on any type of tablet or mobile phone.
You can also read Kindle content on a desktop or laptop by using the Kindle Reader application.
Is it possible to buy and read Kindle content without purchasing a device?
Things you should know.
As far as I know, Apple ebooks will only play on Apple devices.
Well, actually it might be possible but it doesn’t look easy.Another thing you should know.
Audio books are available for Kindle, P.C.s, laptops and non-Apple devices.
You have to buy a subscription for £7.99 per month but then have access to their whole library.
Another thing you should know. Apple audio books are available individually.
Just one more thing you should know. You usually have to pay for Kindle classic novels. Apple classic novels are free.
