On April 27, The Sun-Times reported that “Chicagoans checked out 158,071 e-books between March 15 and April 22 — a 51% increase compared to the 104,939 e-books checked out during roughly the same time period in 2019. Growth from 2018 to 2019 during roughly the same window was 19%, a spokesman said.” https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/27/21235013/chicago-public-library-ebook-usage-soars-stay-at-home-order-coronavirus-covid-19
In the wide realm of book discussions, one topic, that frequently comes up is: What do you prefer eBooks or physical books? I have to say that I was a lot slower to test out the world of eBooks than others. Even though I know full well that change can be beneficial, I can still be slow to come around to it. In current times, one can’t help but see the benefits of electronic books; the temporary closure of the library is one of them.
Through our virtual resources, The Dixon Public library offers our patrons access to Omni/Overdrive/Libby, eRead Illinois/Axis 360, Odilo, and Biblioboard.
OMNI/OVERDRIVE/LIBBY
Through Omni/Overdrive/Libby we offer eBooks and Audiobooks. You can access this through your android device:
Ereaders.
iPod.
Mac.
MP3 players.
NOOK.
Window
https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/devices.htm
https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/categories/getting-started.htm
The Overdrive/Libby app can be downloaded through iTunes and Google Play.
eREAD ILLINOIS/AXIS 360
eRead Illinois/Axis 360 can be accessed through http://dixonpl.axis360.baker-taylor.com/
The following devices can be used with the Axis 360 mobile app according to Axis 360 Help: Device Compatibility page:
“All iOS devices running iOS 8 or later All Android devices running Android 4.4.2 or later Please note that if you have an older device running an Android operating system prior to 4.4.2, you will need to upgrade your device and operating system to use the Axis 360 mobile app.
Third-generation and up Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD and HDX devices - Please note that audiobooks may not play on 3rd generation Kindle Fire devices running the mobile app
If you are using a PC, Mac, Chromebook, or even a mobile device running Safari or any other major web browser, you can check out content via your library's Axis 360 website and then read it via our Read Now and Listen Now browser-based reader/audiobook player. You can also read and listen on your mobile device using the Axis 360 mobile app.”
ODILO
Odilo can be found through the Dixon Public Library’s virtual library and is available through apps on Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes.
BIBLIOBOARD
The link for Biblioboard is https://library.biblioboard.com/welcome where you can access books with our without creating a profile.
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