OverDrive launches new website

A new OverDrive site is coming to you on November 9^th.  The site has a cleaner look with less clutter.  You can visit our current site for a preview.

 

What will you see:

·         The site promises to be faster and easier to navigate.

·         You will be able to sign in with either a library card and PIN, an overdrive account, or a facebook account. Because we have an Advantage Collection (where we purchase material exclusively for our users), you will not need to choose the library after the first time you sign in.  Using cookies on your computer or device, OverDrive will remember which library you are using.

 

 

·         Browse collection based on subject terms.

·         When logged in, you can see what titles you currently have in your loans (borrowed), on hold, etc., in the banner on top of the book cover.

 

 

·         The book icon at the top of the page is a shortcut taking you right to your loan page.

 

·         Auto complete is enabled in the quick search, offering suggested titles, authors, etc, that begin with your first letters/words typed.

 

·         You can now choose a lending limit from a "Borrow" drop-down menu on the item.

 

 

·         A "recommend to read" list will appear after you place a hold, displaying titles similar to the one on which a hold was placed.

 

 As always, if you have any questions about this service, you can ask for assistance by sending an email to overdrive@valleylibrary.ca

Charlotte Janes,

Systems and Collections Access Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tip: how to keep track of what you have read

Patrons often ask if we have a list of what they have read. Our answer is no, we only have a list of what you currently have checked out.

Did you know that you can make lists of books and store them in your Annapolis Valley Regional Library account?

To do this you first log into My Account. Then click on the home button for Your Account in the top right corner. On the left hand side you will see a block called Your Lists. Under Your Favorites, you have the option to create a list. This could be a list of cook books, crafting books, novels, DVDs, books you have read or would like to read, whatever you like.

For example, I made a list of  suggestions from the Book Lovers Calendar. It was great to know that of the 29 titles I added to my list, only 3 were not available in our system. They were, however, available from other Libraries in Nova Scotia.

To do this for yourself: search for a title, when you find it press "add to favourites", then choose the list. Once these lists are created, they can be modified. You can add your own notes to the title, saying for example when you read it and what you thought of it or you can delete it from the list once you have read it. There is also a place to tag books with your favourite tag words. There are lots of different ways you can tailor this to suit your individual needs and preferences. You can also choose public or private setting when you create your list, thereby having the ability to share.

I hope you take time to try this and have some fun with it!

If you would like to take a look at my list, here is the link. https://avrl.catalogue.library.ns.ca/MyResearch/MyList/2147

Happy Reading everyone!

Lynn Manning

Kentville Branch

ZINIO is here! Digital Magazines Have Arrived

Simply use your library card to create an account that will give you instant access to popular magazine titles.  Check them out and read them instantly on your computer.  On the move?  Download the app so you can read offline on your tablet or phone.   Once your account is created you can access Zinio from anywhere. 

 Look for the checkbox to sign up for an alert to be sent to you when the next issue is available.  No more trying to be first at the library for the newest issue of a magazine.

There is no expiry, you can keep issues as long as you like and there is no limit to how many you can check out at a time.  Plus there is access to a years’ worth of back issues.  Some titles even provide a print option.

Whether you are relaxing at home, waiting in the doctor’s office or on vacation a magazine can always be right there with you.

Click here for a list of titles that your library has subscribed to.  They include Hello! , National Geographic, Family Handyman and the Food Network magazine.   

For more information on how to create an account and use Zinio visit the help page.