Powered by ODILO and accessed with your library card/account, your library offers free, 24/7, one-click lending for eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video, and more. Browse thousands of titles to enjoy on any device, whether via the Nubereader browser app, download to your PC or Mac®, or the ODILO app for your tablets and mobile devices.
Q: What devices can I read from?
A: You can enjoy digital content a variety of devices, including.
- Anything Android™
- Chromebook
- eBook readers (Sony® Reader, Barnes & Noble NOOK™ and Kobo eReader)
- iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® touch
- PC and Mac® computers
Q. What is Nubereader?
A. This is ODILO's powerful HTML5 cloud-based reader that allows you to enjoy a title on any device, whether your desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Nubereader also provides you with digital tools such as notes taking, highlighting, notes sharing, device synchronization, and many other features.
Q: Is there a mobile reading app?
A: Yes, the ODILO app is available for:
- iOS devices
- Android devices
- Windows Phone
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Windows 10
- Kindle Fire HD
EPUB and/or PDF eBooks can be also be enjoyed using the Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) software. ODILO's Nubereader also allows you to read from any device.
Q: Do I need an Adobe ID to register the ODILO reading app?
A: An Adobe ID is not required. Simply choose your library name from a dropdown menu, and enter your library barcode and PIN.
Q: Do I download audiobooks like eBooks?
A: Currently, audiobooks are available only through streaming.
Q: Can I read the same book from multiple devices?
A: Yes. The ODILOTK digital library automatically syncs to all your devices that have the ODILO App. You can check out and start reading an eBook on your iPad. Continue later on your PC, if you want to take notes. Pick up right where you have left off again on your Android device or phone (Up to six different devices allowed).
Q: Can I customize my reading experience and change my reading options?
A: Yes, you can change your font size, line spacing, background color, font style, add bookmarks, make notes, highlight text and more.
Q: Can I make the eBook more like a large print book?
A: Yes. You are in control of your reading experience, whether font size, brightness, spacing, making notes, adding bookmarks, etc.
Q: Can I choose my own lending period?
A: Yes. Your library sets the maximum lending period, but you have the ability to choose your default lending period (or change at the point of checkout). Lending periods for each title can be 7, 14, or 21 days.
Q: How many titles can I check out at one time?
A: This is determined and decided by your library. The usual limit is three checkouts.
Q: How long can I access the title?
A: This is determined and decided by your library. The usual lending period is 14 days.
Q: How will I know that my hold on an eBook is ready?
A: If you place a hold on an eBook, you will be emailed when it is ready for pickup. You have 72 hours from the time the email is sent to check out the title before your hold is cancelled.
Q: Can I renew a title I already have checked out?
A: This is determined by your library. If your library has chosen to provide the renewal option, then you are able to renew a title (if there is not a hold on that title). If you are unable to renew a title, you can check out the title again (if there is not a hold on that title).
Q: How do I return my materials?
A: At the end of the lending period, titles automatically 'expire' and return to the library collection. Should you finish the book before the lending period expires, you can return your titles in the 'My Account' section of ODILO. Simply click on 'Checked out items' and click 'Return Now.'
Q: Can I return eBooks early?
A: Yes, but titles are automatically returned when the lending period expires so you don't need to manually return the materials.
Q: Are there any late fees on eBooks?
A: Never!
Q: Can I print pages from the eBooks or print my bookmarks?
A: Due to current publisher restrictions, there is no option to print content from the eBooks.
