How to download eBooks and audio books from NI Libraries
1000s of eBooks and Audiobooks are available to download for free from Libraries NI. Google Libraries NI or click the following link: Libraries NI
Then follow the instructions on the screen (the instructions are also set out below).
Note: This is not available for use in a school setting, only for personal use.
Instructions:
To use this service, you will need to be a Libraries NI member with a membership number.
If you already have a Libraries NI membership number go straight to step two.
- Step one:
To make use of this free service you need to have a Libraries NI membership number. If you are not yet a member you can join online and get a membership number in a matter of minutes. You can also watch a short video which explains how to join.
- Step two:
On your smartphone or tablet device, download the Libby App or Overdrive App and create an account (Choose Libraries NI as your library).
For PCs and laptops you need to install Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) software.
You can also watch a short video which explains how to log in on the app.
- Step three:
Sign in to the Libraries NI eBook/Audiobook service using your membership number.
- Step four:
Browse the collection, choose a book and click borrow. If your chosen book is not available, request it by selecting the Place a Hold button.
- Step five:
Click Account to go to your Bookshelf. You can read your book here or click download to save it to your device.
You can borrow up to eighteen eBooks and audiobooks at a time for three weeks. There is no need to worry about overdue books as they will automatically delete themselves at the end of the loan period.
