Libby will now be the primary way to enjoy our digital library. To achieve this goal, we are winding down the legacy OverDrive app. As a first step, we will remove the OverDrive app from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store on February 23, 2022. By the end of 2022, we plan to have most OverDrive app users migrated to Libby. We’ll share details about the steps to transition users to Libby after we remove the OverDrive app from the app stores. How does the February 23, 2022 update affect existing OverDrive app users? Existing OverDrive app users won’t be affected by this change. They can continue borrowing and downloading content in the OverDrive app. In addition, if an OverDrive app user needs to reinstall the app, they can do so from their app store. Kindle Fire Device Compatibility The Axis 360 mobile app is currently available for installation in the Amazon App Store for 4th generation and up Kindle Fire tablets. Do you have a 4th-generation and up Kindle Fire HD or HDX? You can install directly from the Amazon App Store on your Kindle tablet with some of these devices! Please note that audiobooks may not play on older 3rd generation Kindle Fire devices. See the downloadable compatibility matrix to verify if your specific device works with Axis 360. Please note that you must be running Fire OS 5 and up to use the Axis 360 mobile app. Do you have an e-ink Kindle, or a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Generation Kindle Fire? Unfortunately, Axis 360 is not compatible with these devices. Not sure which Kindle Fire tablet you have? See the below chart. You can click on the link below the image for a larger, printable version. Kindle Axis 360 Matrix.pdf BiblioBoard Becomes Inkie.org Library December 13 Exciting changes are coming to the BiblioBoard platform and Inkie.org! We are refocusing the content that is available on the BiblioBoard platform and rebranding it as Inkie.org Library. The revised platform will exclusively feature content by Illinois authors, creators, and communities. Collections will include the Indie Illinois e-book collection and the RAILS Community Collections multimedia anthologies. Changes take effect Monday, December 13. Unlimited Access E-Books Available to Everyone in Illinois at No Cost Through a service provided by RAILS, every library in Illinois has access to free, simultaneous use e-books via the BiblioBoard Library. The BiblioBoard Library has a robust collection of educational materials, independently published e-books, classics, primary source materials, and so much more. If you are looking for something to read and don't have a library card then BiblioBoard is for you! Or if you have a library card, but are just looking for one econtent. All items on BiblioBoard are available with no holds, no waits, and no library card required. See more about RAILS’ partnership with BiblioLabs and all our digital offerings. Unlimited Access E-Books Available to Everyone in Illinois at No Cost Q: Did you know? A: Every library in Illinois has access to free, simultaneous use e-books via the BiblioBoard Library. Q: What content is available on BiblioBoard? A: The BiblioBoard Library has a robust collection of educational materials, independently published e-books, classics, primary source materials, and so much more. Q: How do users access these materials? A: Just click on this link: https://library.biblioboard.com/welcome. If you see a login screen, click on the “BiblioBoard Library of Illinois” button. It looks like the image to the right. Arcadia Publishing and History Press titles showcase local stories for local audiences. Check out the collection of Arcadia Publishing titles about the towns and people of Illinois available via the BiblioBoard Library of Illinois. The Great Gatsby Now Available via the BiblioBoard Library RAILS added The Great Gatsby to the Recovering the Classics collection, available via the BiblioBoard Library. There are over 150 recovered classic books available in the BiblioBoard Library. We recently expanded this collection to include titles like Oliver Twist, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The House of Seven Gables, and more. The Recovering the Classics titles are available to everyone in Illinois, with no library card or login required, courtesy of RAILS. illinois.biblioboard.com Axis 360 E-Content We Love Check out some of this week’s new e-books available in eRead Illinois Axis 360:
500 Simultaneous Use Titles Now Available via eRead Illinois Axis 360 RAILS recently added 500 simultaneous use e-books to the eRead Illinois Axis 360 shared collection. The Indie Author Project Select collection represents the best of the best independently published e-books. Vetted by Library Journal, these titles include recent Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project winner The Bone Shroud. MORE EBOOKS ON THE WAY FOR K-12 RAILS (the library system that we are under) has received a grant of $125,000 for e-books through the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State. In early August, we were notified by the Illinois State Library that a portion of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) grant funds for Illinois libraries would go directly to library systems for the purchase of e-books. RAILS will purchase e-books and audiobooks for K-12 users for the eRead Illinois shared collection. We will add both recreational and educational materials to supplement the high-demand titles that are the focus of the collection. The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply increased demand for e-books at RAILS libraries and this demand continues to grow. At area schools, new remote and hybrid learning models have created an urgent need for reading materials that can be accessed remotely. Over 50 schools have joined eRead Illinois since mid-April 2020. Public libraries also face the challenge of providing educational and recreational e-resources for students, as they are not able to access materials in the library in many cases and are spending a lot more time at home. This grant will enable RAILS to meet these very important needs for both library types. Antiracism Bestsellers Available in the eRead Illinois Axis 360 Collection eRead Illinois members, your users have access to many titles on the current bestseller list via Axis 360. Find these titles and more in your eRead Illinois Axis 360 collection:
4,000 Simultaneous Use E-Books Available via eRead Illinois Axis 360 eRead Illinois Axis 360 members, you now have access to 4,000 simultaneous use e-books. These e-books include a range of pre-K through grade 12 titles perfect for e-learning and classroom reading assignments. These e-books will be available in the eRead Illinois Axis 360 collection through June. For more information on joining eRead Illinois Axis 360 and gaining access to a shared collection of over 46,000 popular e-books and audiobooks, visit ereadillinois.com. Candid Discussion on Race and Writing with Ran Walker Learn from national award-winning author Ran Walker about speaking your mind through writing. Watch the discussion here. This event was hosted by the Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project (STBF) and BiblioBoard’s Indie Author Project. Sarah Hawkins, of Minnesota's MN Writes MN Reads, and Denise Raleigh, of STBF, moderated this discussion. Racial Justice and EDI E-Books Available via RAILS Check out RAILS e-content resources for access to e-books about racial justice and equity, diversity, and inclusion. BiblioBoard:
Read a Recovered Classic BiblioBoard is home to dozens of classic novels, including canonical works of American, British, and world literature. These e-books are available for simultaneous use and can be read at any time by anyone in Illinois via the BiblioBoard website or app. Better yet, each classic book in the Recovering the Classics collection has been given reimagined, contemporary cover art. As a RAILS member, you have access to these images to use for programs, promotion, or inspiration for classroom projects. Go to the RAILS website to download any of the Recovering the Classics covers. All items on BiblioBoard are available with no holds, no waits, and no library card required. See more about RAILS’ partnership with BiblioLabs and all our digital offerings. Rebecca Caudill Titles Now in eRead Illinois Axis 360 Good news, everyone! The 2021 Rebecca Caudill books have been added to the collection as e-books and as audiobooks when available. While all the materials available via eRead Illinois Axis 360 are available to one user at a time, we try to maintain a low holds ratio so that your users spend less time waiting for popular e-books. #eBooksforAll During a press conference yesterday, ALA launched a national campaign in response to recent efforts to limit library access to e-books. ALA debuted an online petition for members of the public and the library community to urge Macmillan Publishers CEO John Sargent to reverse the proposed embargo on e-books sold to libraries. ILA released a statement last month regarding the embargo on e-books and we join ALA in urging you to denounce Macmillian's embargo and take action by signing the online petition and posting on social media using the hashtag #ebooksforall. We have audio books available in a variety of formats. We have books on CD in the library to checkout or you may borrow one through Inter Library Loan. We subscribe to two E-book services the Alliance Digital Media Library commonly known as ADML is from the vendor, OverDrive and eRead Illinois which is from the vendor, Baker & Taylor. We are part of a consortium that allows our library patrons to checkout out materials with your library card and PIN. You may download E-Audio books and E-books onto a variety of devices. Please click on the RSA Catalog link below and the information about the Audiobooks/E-books is on the right side of the page. These are the options you will see on the home page of our RSA Catalog. BookMyne: Search using the RSAcat app from your mobile device. BookMyne allows you to search RSA Libraries, place items on hold, manage your account and more. Libby for ADML: The newest app from Overdrive to download eBooks and audiobooks from ADML directly to your mobile device. You need a valid library card and PIN from a participating RSA Public Library. Kindle ebook reader: Read ebooks borrowed from your library's ADML collection. Reads Kindle, and mobi formated files. You need a valid library card and PIN from a participating RSA Library. Axis 360 app for eRead Illinois (Baker & Taylor): Search your library's eRead Illinois collection and download eBooks and eAudiobooks. You need a valid library card and PIN from a participating RSA Library. Here are some links to other helpful websites: Amazon’s Self Publishing http://www.amazon.com/gp/seller-account/mm-summary-page.html?e=UTF8&ld=AZFooterSelfPublish&topic=200260520 Barnes & Noble’s Self Publishing https://press.barnesandnoble.com/ CrimeSpace: A place for Readers and Writers of Crime Fiction to Meet http://crimespace.ning.com/ Grammar Girl: Quick & Dirty Tips for Better Writing http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/ Merriam-Webster Dictionary http://www.merriam-webster.com/ National Novel Writing Month http://www.nanowrimo.org/ Writers Write: Your One-Stop Resource for Information about Books, Writing & Publishing http://www.writerswrite.com/ Writing.com http://www.writing.com/ |
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