How to set up your iPad to borrow e-resources from the National Library
1. Go to www.nlb.gov.sg
2. On the left panel - click on 'eResources'
3. On the next page - see Login - click on Register (if you do not have an account yet).
4. Once it's done - login to the website ( it's the same page as (3).
5. Next select 'Browse' - choose view by 'e-books'
6. You will be brought to the various collections - many of these are borrowable for PC/Mac or mobile gadgets.
7. The last I checked - go to no. 5 in the list (Overdrive Media Collection).
8. You need to download an app Overdrive Media Console onto your iPad. This app will allow you to read the e-content (ebooks, audiobooks, or videos).
9. Once it is downloaded, you need to authorize it by activating your Adobe account (built into Overdrive) - if you do not have an adobe ID, register one. Once it is activated - your Overdrive can be used.
10. Now back to NLB - you can start to view the collection of e-content for your loan- remember only the 5.Overdrive Media Collection is workable for iPad for now.
11. Those available are listed with the Add to cart button. Those unavailable you can Place a reservation or Wish list.
12. The latter is for them to email you when the copy is available and for the library to make them available online.
13. You are allowed to borrow up to 4 titles for 21 days. No need to return or be fined because you just cannot read once they expire.
14. Once you are done selecting, you can Proceed to checkout. The Download buttons will launch the Overdrive Media Console and you can start reading. The various settings on OMC allow font size change, brightness adjustment, and also book marking.
15. If you want to see your borrowings etc, these are listed in the 'My digital account '
Hope this is more structured and helpful :) enjoy ! No more yellowing pages or dirty used books ;p
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