The Second Floor Librarians

Are you curious about meditation?  One of my co-workers is taking a meditation class, and since it is something I’ve always wanted to try,  I decided to take a look at what the library has on the subject.

We have eight Sony PRS-300 ereaders to loan. If you have been waiting to try an ebook reader, now is the time. They are available at the Second Floor Reference Desk and the loan period is two weeks.

Here is a great little YouTube video on using Library2Go with a Kindle. Contrary to a mention in the video, Library2Go (OverDrive) ebooks can only be transferred via Wi-Fi or a USB cable (not over 3G). Posted by Christopher, a second floor librarian

We have been hearing from happy people discovering our Kindle compatible library ebooks! This is new for us all, so we have created some help pages to guide you through the process. If you have used Library2Go ebooks for other reader devices, you’ll find the Kindle process very similar. Give us a call (541.766.6793),  email [...]

Sense and Sensibility The Jane Austen classic turns 200 this year, so why not check-out the myriad ways you can enjoy it?

THIS is what we have been waiting for… OverDrive ebooks for Kindle have arrived! Kindle users, to get started go to Library2Go and log in. Choose the available ebook you want and select “Get for Kindle”. You will then be directed to an Amazon login page. For assistance check out our ebook help pages or [...]

Frustrated at not finding available ebooks in Library2Go to check out? We’ve just added more Advantage titles – copies that are available just for Corvallis patrons, including a copy of Smokin’ Seventeen by Janet Evanovich, Doc by Mary Doria Russell and the Oregon Experiment by Corvallis’ own Keith Scribner.

I haven’t put in a post about ebooks lately, so here goes! Ebook/ereader growth has been incredible. On a recent trip, I saw people ereading nearly everywhere I went. I saw ereaders in the airport, on the plane, by the hotel pool and even in an amusement park! I saw iPads, Kindles and nooks all [...]

Not only are we offering another download clinic this Saturday [June 11th @ 3-4PM] but librarians are available to help with your specific download questions or troubleshooting. 

Do you have questions about downloading library ebooks and/or audiobooks from Library2Go?  Not sure how to get your device to work with Library2Go? Want to get some advice on an ereader to buy?