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| cloudLibrary | eBooks & Audiobooks |
- Through this program, patrons have access to over 160,000 eBooks
(EPUB format) and Audiobooks.
- Check out items as you normally do. Items check out for 2 weeks.
- Unavailable items from other libraries will not show up.
- You can only place holds on McKinney Public Library items.
- Audiobooks are available to McKinney Public Library patrons through cloudLibrary and RBdigital.
Sign in to use resources
- Go to cloudLibrary and login with library card number and password.
- Get the app
Guidelines
- You may check out 6 eBooks at a time.
- eBooks may be checked out for 14 days.
- Early return is available.
- Renewal of materials is available with the latest version of Android, iOS and Web Patron. Renewals are not available in the PC or MAC app. You’ll see a Renew button appear in MyBooks for any title that is available for renewal 3 days from the loan expiration date. The title must not have any holds on it to be able to be renewed. Once a title is renewed, you’ll need to download it again.
- You may have 6 holds at a time. You can choose (in Settings) whether to be notified by email when a hold is ready. Your hold can be reserved for 3 days in the Hold Queue.
- Each eBook in the collection has 1 copy available for checkout (no simultaneous use).
Support from cloudLibrary
| RBdigital | Audiobooks and Magazines |
- Audiobooks and other content from all major publishers
- Complete magazines with no holds, checkout periods or maximum quantities.
- Includes Transparent Language Online with flexible learning paths for over 100 languages, ESL courses for speakers of over 25 languages and pronunciation comparison practice.
Sign up to use resources
- Go to RBdigital and create an account using your library card number, and then create your own username and password. A unique email address is required for each account created.
- Download the free RBdigital app from your device’s store. You can also access content through the website itself.
- Mobile App Account Setup Instructions
Guidelines - Audiobooks
- You may check out 6 Audiobooks at a time.
- Audiobooks may be checked out for 14 days.
- Early return is available.
- Renewal is possible if there are no other patrons with holds on the item. You can have a maximum of 3 renewals per title.
- You may have 6 holds at a time. A held item is immediately checked out to you.
- You can create a wishlist of items you’re interested in reading in the future.
- Each Audiobook in the collection has one copy available for checkout (no simultaneous use).
Guidelines - eMagazines
- All current and backlist magazines are available.
- There are no checkout periods and no holds.
- Check out as many issues as you want and keep them in your account as long as you wish.
Guidelines - Transparent Language Online
- On first use, click the Checkout button. For future uses the button reads Access.
- The system takes you to a Transparent Language website and asks you to login again. Do so with your RBdigital credentials.
- All learning can be done on the website, which is optimized for smartphones and tablets, but there is also a Transparent Language app available. This app requires a mobile password, which can be found on the Transparent Language website under Settings / User Profile.
Support
- RBdigital Help. You can also submit a support ticket on this page.
- Contact the RBdigital support team at 877-772-8346 or support@recordedbooks.com. (Response within 24-48 business hours)
| Gale eBooks |
Web-based eBooks on a variety of subjects
Sign in to use resources
- Go to Gale eBooks
- For remote access, use your library card number or call 972-547-7323 for login info.
Guidelines
- All eBooks on these sites are web-based and are read in your browser.
- All titles are simultaneous use. There are no checkouts, downloads or due dates.
| Salem Press Online | eBooks |
Web-based eBooks in literature, history, science and health
Call 972-547-7323 for remote access information.
- Go to Salem Press
Guidelines
- All eBooks on this site are web-based and are read in your browser.
- All titles are simultaneous use. There are no checkouts, downloads or due dates.
| Project Gutenberg | eBooks |
- Project Gutenberg offers over 50,000 free ebooks. These include
classics useful for student reading assignments.
- EPUB and Kindle format
- Download or read online.
- The eBooks may be freely used in the United States because most are not protected by U.S. copyright law, usually because their copyrights have expired.
- Books are digitized and proofread by Project Gutenberg with the help of thousands of volunteers.
Access this resource - no sign-in required