eBooks+and+Audiobooks

What is an eBook?
toc An eBook is an electronic book made available in digital form. eBooks can be read on personal computers, smart phones, and sometimes be downloaded to e-readers like the Kindle or Nook.

**The WHS Library has access to two different types of eBooks:**
 * 1) //eBooks that can only be read online.// You can access these eBooks through the WHS Library's online catalog __Destiny.__
 * 2) //eBooks that can be downloaded to a computer or an eReader// (i.e. Kindle, Nook). You can access these eBooks through the Waltham Public Library OR the Boston Public Library by using your library card #. Don't have a library card #? Sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard and get a card # instantly.

Common eBook Questions
**How can I search for eBooks? Two ways to search:**
 * 1) You can search the WHS Library's online catalog Destinyfor eBooks. Most of the eBooks that you will find in Destiny are non-fiction, informational texts that are great for research.
 * Watch a video tutorial on how to search for eBooks in Destiny.
 * 1) You can use your public library card # to search for eBooks at the Waltham Public Library OR the Boston Public Library. Don't have a public library card #? Sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard and get a card # instantly. The Waltham Public Library and Boston Public Library contain robust collections of eBooks that include popular fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, biographies etc.
 * Watch a video tutorial on how to search for and download eBooks from the Waltham Public Library and the Boston Public Library.[[image:walthamlibrary/eBooksImage.png width="166" height="190" align="right"]]

**What do I need in order to download eBooks?**
 * 1) A public library card #
 * Waltham Public Library
 * Boston Public Library
 * 1) A device with Internet access to download the eBook file (i.e. eReader, computer, smartphone).
 * 2) A program that opens eBooks (Kindle app, Adobe Digital Additions Overdrive Media Console).

**I don't have an eReader (i.e. Kindle, Nook etc.). Can I still read the library's eBooks?** Yes! As long as you have a computer with Internet access or a mobile Internet device (e.g. smartphone).

**How do I download the library's eBooks to my eReader or computer?** You can download eBooks from the Waltham Public Library and Boston Public Library eBook collections.
 * Watch a video tutorial on how to search for and download eBooks from the Waltham Public Library and the Boston Public Library.

What is an Audiobook?
An audiobook is a recording of a book being read out loud. Audiobooks have been around for a while, originally in the form of cassette tapes and more recently as CDs. Nowadays, audiobook files can be downloaded directly to an MP3 player or personal computer.

Common Audiobook Questions
**How can I search for Audiobo****oks? Two ways to search:**
 * 1) The WHS Library has many //CD audiobooks// that are located on the shelf, next to the printed copy of the book. You can search the library's collection of audiobooks through the online catalog Destiny.
 * Watch a video tutorial on how to search for audiobooks in Destiny.
 * 1) You can use your public library card # to search for and download audiobook files from the Waltham Public Library OR Boston Public library.
 * Watch a video tutorial on how to search for and download audiobooks from the Waltham Public Library and the Boston Public Library (TUTORIAL COMING SOON!).

**What do I need in order to download Audiobooks?**
 * 1) A public library card #
 * Waltham Public Library
 * Boston Public Library
 * 1) A device with Internet access to download the audiobook file (i.e. computer, smartphone). NOTE: Once the file is downloaded you can transfer the file to a device without Internet access (i.e. ipod, MP3 player).
 * 2) Overdrive media console installed on your device. Overdrive Media Consoleis a software program that allows you to open audiobooks and ebooks on your device. Overdrive Media Console can be downloaded for free
 * Watch a video tutorial on how to search for and download audiobooks from the Waltham Public Library and the Boston Public Library (TUTORIAL COMING SOON!)..