Reader's Advisory for Digital Services

1. Reader’s Advisory
For Digital Services
Aimee Sparzynski,MLIS
asparzynski@middlesex.ca
Kempenfelt 2014

2. eResources – Further Help
• SOLS Question Pool - http://www.sols.org/index.php/develop-your-library-
staff/training/online-tutorials/e-resources-question-pool
• Gale Power Search – Basic Search Video -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvUiaO75KuY
• Gale Power Search – Advanced Search Video -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slXUMvAp2Gg
• NoveList Tutorials - http://support.epnet.com/novelist/tutorials.php
• Ancestry Slide Show from Regina Library -
http://www.slideshare.net/maychan/getting-started-with-ancestry-library-
edition

3. What is it?
• A music download and streaming service provided by
Library Ideas LLC (not all libraries have access to both).
• The downloads are DRM-free MP3 files or MP4 video files,
they can be used on multiple devices, burned on CD and
are yours to keep.
• Each cardholder is entitled to a set number of downloads
per week (typically 3 or 5, with a music video counting as
2).
• Streaming music can be done both through the app and the
website. Users are given a daily allotment related to the
number of weekly downloads (ie if you’re allowed 3
downloads weekly, you’ll be able to stream 3 hours of
music a day).

4. Things to Know
• Users must navigate to Freegal using the link on their
library’s website; bookmarking the page won`t work.
• Your computer’s settings and your web browser will
determine where the files are saved on your computer;
the Westford guide offers many useful tips for trying to
find the files.
• A Freegal App is available for iOS and Android; however
songs downloaded using the app will only play within
the app. If you wish to use Freegal MP3s with another
program or app you can download and save them to
your computer then transfer them to your device.

5. Further Help
• Freegal FAQ - http://middlesex.freegalmusic.com/questions
• Middlesex County Library Tip Sheet -
http://216.138.208.196/client/en_US/admin/ManageAssets.assetbr
owser:viewasset/218490
• Freegal Troubleshooting from Westford Library -
http://westfordlibrary.org/pages/JVFletcherLibrary_Collections/tro
ubleshooting.pdf
• Info from the Burlington Public Library -
http://www.bpl.on.ca/freegal

6. What is it?
• A digital publishing platform that allows users
to read magazines on computers, laptops and
mobile devices.
• Zinio was first available as paid service; they
have partnered with Recorded Books (through
their RB Digital platform) to offer ‘Zinio for
Libraries’. This is why patrons must create two
accounts when first setting up.

7. Things to Know
• Users must create both an RB Digital Gateway Account and a Zinio Account
using the same email address for both.
• There are Zinio Apps available for all the major platforms. For library users
the app is only a reader; they must use a web browser
and login through the link on their library’s webpage
to check-out issues to their account. Once the are
checked out they will appear in the app’s library but
will still need to be downloaded.
• Back issues are available for some titles
and issues you’ve downloaded don’t expire.
• There is no limit to how many patrons can
download a issue; your library has access
to unlimited ‘copies’.
• The ‘shop’ button in the app is active. If patrons
have an account with their ‘app store’ they can also
purchase magazines.

8. Further Help
• Patron and User Guide from RB Digital -
https://www.rbdigital.com/media/Zinio%20for%20Libraries%20Acc
ount%20Set
• Middlesex County Library Zinio Quick Tips -
http://www.olco.canlib.ca/client/middlesex/search/asset/218526
• Toronto Public Library Getting Started Guide -
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/books-video-music/downloads-ebooks/
zinio-help.jsp
• Surrey Libraries User Guide -
http://www.surreylibraries.ca/files/Zinio_User_Guide_March_2013
_PDF.pdf

9. What is it?
• An eBook service also provided by Library
Ideas LLC (same company that offers Freegal).
• Uses a virtual currency called ‘tokens’ which
users exchange for downloads.
• Libraries set the number of tokens available to
their patrons each week.
• New releases and popular titles will be worth
more tokens.

10. Things to Know
• Like Overdrive, Freading makes use of Adobe Digital Editions to read
books on PC and transfer to eReaders so an Adobe ID is required.
• App is available for Apple but only as a reader, you must use a web
browser to select and check-out the title first.
• The Android App allows you to select, download and read titles all
within the app.
• Tokens will accumulate for a 4 week period, then unused tokens are
removed from your account.
• Titles can be renewed, either for free or for additional tokens.

11. Further Help
• FAQ from Freading - http://www.freading.com/questions/index
• Strathcona County Library -
http://www.sclibrary.ab.ca/downloadhelpfr.htm
• Kanas State Library -
http://www.kslibplus.info/articulate/FREADING/story.html
• Edmonton Public Library - http://www.epl.ca/freading

13. What is it?
• An eBook and digital audio book lending service
offered by Recorded Books (the same company
that offers Zinio for Libraries).
• Initially only offered audiobooks, recently
expanded to include eBooks.
• The basic functions are similar to Overdrive.

14. Things to Know
• Offers apps for Apple and Andriod; separate apps are needed for
needed for audio books and eBooks (OneClickdigital eAudio Player and
OneClickdigal eReader).
• For audio books on a computer or for transferring audio books to
device you’ll need to download OneClickdigital Media Manager
(available for Windows and Mac).
• For eBooks on a computer or to transfer to advice you will need to
download Adobe Digital Editions.
• To view eBooks on the mobile app or with ADE you will need to
authorize with an Adobe ID
• Patrons will need to create a OneClickdigital account. This is a onetime
step and you login with the same account whether searching on their
website or through the apps.

15. Further Help
• Plainfield Public Library -
http://www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org/readers-space/downloadable-books.
aspx
• FAQ from Recorded Books -
http://www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org/readers-space/downloadable-books.
aspx
• Kansas State Library - http://ks-kansaslibrary.
civicplus.com/130/OneClickdigital
• Videos from Recorded Books -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LTMTmX56pj6jzMVevNwhQ

16. What is it?
• hoopla is a on-demand Internet streaming
media service (similar to Netflix) offered by
Midwest Tape. Patrons to borrow movies,
audiobooks and music online.
• Users stream video and audio content on their
computers with their web browser. Most common
browsers including Internet Explorer, Google
Chrome, Firefox and Safari are supported.
• A hoopla app is available for Apple and Andriod.

17. Things to Know
• Patrons will need to create a hoopla account with an email
address and password the first time they log in
• Patrons are allowed a set number of streams/downloads per
month.
• If viewing on a computer patrons will need an internet
connection (because you stream within your web browser),
however the mobile app offers temporary downloads allowing
for viewing without a connection.

18. Further Help
• Video from Hoopla -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_UM4RJsiHs
• Hamilton Public Library -
http://www.hpl.ca/sites/default/files/Hooplacustomerhand
out-final_2.pdf
• Greater Victoria Public Library - http://www.gvpl.ca/digital-content/
ebooks-and-more/hoopla-faqs/
• Support from Hoopla -
https://www.hoopladigital.com/support