• Download Ebooks From My Mac To My Nook App

What is an eBook?

Getting started with a Mac. With a Mac, you can borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming videos from your library's digital collection. Note: If you belong to a school, you may be able to use Sora in your web browser instead. Open your library's digital collection on your computer (find it. The NOOK Reading App automatically syncs your last page. Add it to all your devices and pick up where you left off anytime you like. Discover Something New Create a shortcut to Shop NOOK on your smart phone or tablet for easy access to popular lists and handpicked. Apr 21, 2019 Since Barnes Noble doesn’t support NOOK for PC/Mac anymore, NOOK DRM Removal stop working, NOOK Downloader is only app to save your NOOK ebook, convert and backup your NOOK book to PDF file with 1-click, user read in other computer or other e-reader device, like iPad, user also can print BN ebook without limitation.

An eBook is an electronic (or digital) version of a book which can be checked out and viewed on an eReader (such as a Kindle or Nook), other mobile devices (such as a tablet or smartphone), or your computer or laptop.

Can I download eBooks to my iPad, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Nook, or other mobile device?

Yes! Gloucester County Library System (GCLS) has subscriptions to Overdrive(via South Jersey Audiobook and eBook Download Center) and Hoopla.

Please note: for Nook devices only the Nook HD models and Samsung Galaxy Nook models are able to download the apps for Overdrive and Hoopla.

Can I download eBooks to my Kindle?

Kindle users can checkout and download eBooks from Overdriveand Hoopla to your Kindle device.

How many downloadable items can I check out at one time?

8 items at a time via Overdrive.

Hoopla's checkout limit is also 8 items per month.

How long can I keep them?

Overdrive: eBooks checkout for 2 weeks

Hoopla: eBooks checkout for 3 weeks

Can they be renewed prior to their return / expiration date?

Overdrive: Yes, however, eBooks can only be renewed 3 days before their expiration date. If an eBook has holds on it, you cannot renew it, but you can go back on the request list for it.

Hoopla: No renewals. To get another title again, you must borrow it again after it expires.

Why am I getting an error when I try to login or download eBooks that says my privilege has expired?

Most library card privileges expire in 2 years. To reactivate your library card and resume downloading eResources, visit any GCLS branch library with a valid form of photo ID that has your current address on it, such as a driver's license. For a temporary extension of one month, send an email to ebooks@gcls.org. Please note that you still must appear at a GCLS library with valid ID before your temporary extension ends to renew your privilege officially.

I am having trouble finding and downloading the Overdrive and/or Hoopla app on my Nook. Why is this?

On March 16th 2016, Barnes and Noble disbanded the Nook Store. All affected devices will no longer be able to download apps. If you previously purchased apps, they will remain on your device, however, they will no longer receive updates. This affects the following Nook models: Nook Color, Nook Tablet, Nook HD, Nook HD+, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 7.0, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab E Nook, Samsung Tab Galaxy S2 Nook.

However, the Google Play Store will replace the Nook Store on selected devices. Through the Play Store, you will be able to download apps like Overdrive and Hoopla. The following devices have access to the Google Play Store: Nook HD, Nook HD+, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 7.0, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab E Nook, Samsung Galaxy S2 Nook. However, the Nook Color, Nook Tablet, and any other models not mentioned here will not have access to the Play Store and are unable to download the apps.

Where can I get help with Overdrive?

Extensive Help Documentation is available on theOverdrive(via the South Jersey Audiobook and eBook Download Center)website. This Help section describes how to use the site, the Adobe Digital Editions software, the Overdrive Media Console, which devices are compatible with Overdrive eBooks, and more.

For more information about the Overdrive Media Console™ andcompatible devices and eBook formats, see the Overdrive Media Console website.

If you require technical assistance, you can also contact library eBook tech support through our Overdrive technical support page.

Where can I get help with Hoopla?

Extensive Help Documentation is available on the Hoopla site. This FAQ describes how to use the site, borrow materials, which devices are supported, and more.

There are also guides to help get you started with using Hoopla. The eBook Basics Visual Guide introduces you to using all of our eBook services. Are you planning to use Hoopla's app on a mobile device? We also have the Hoopla App Quick Guide to get you started. There are even video walkthroughs available on Hoopla's website.

If you require technical assistance, you can also contact library eBook tech support at ebooks@gcls.org.

Where can I get help with EBSCOhost and Gale eBooks?

For EBSCOhost, extensive Help Documentation is available on the EBSCOhost site. This FAQ describes how to use the site, what devices are compatible with EBSCOhost eBooks, and more.

For Gale, extensive Help Documentation is available on the Gale site. This FAQ describes how to use the site, what devices are compatible with Gale eBooks, and more.

If you require technical assistance, you can also contact library eBook tech support at ebooks@gcls.org.

Are there other sources for free ebooks?

Baen Free Library (http://www.baen.com/library/)
Free Fantasy and Science Fiction books from Baen.
Formats available: MOBI, ePUB, Sony, HTML, and others

Feedbooks (http://feedbooks.com)
Feedbooks offers thousands of public domain and original ebooks from new authors.
Formats available: MOBI, ePUB, PDF

Internet Archive(http://archive.org)
Internet Archive is a non-profit dedicated to offering permanent access to historical collections that exist in digital format. Provides over 2.5 million free ebooks to read, download, and enjoy.
Formats available: MOBI, ePUB, PDF, and others

ManyBooks.net (http://manybooks.net)
ManyBooks.net provides free ebooks as a service to the Internet community at large.
Formats available: Kindle, MOBI, ePUB, Sony, HTML, and others

Project Gutenberg (http://gutenberg.org)
Project Gutenberg, one of the original sources of free ebooks, is dedicated to the creation and distribution of eBooks.
Formats available: MOBI, ePUB, PDF, and others

What are the major ebook stores? (Paid and Free Content)

Amazon Kindle Store (http://www.amazon.com)
eBooks in Kindle eReader file format that can be read on some other devices (iPad, iPhone, PC, Mac, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone 7) using the Kindle Reader software.

Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/books)
Offers ebooks for Android, iPad, iPhone, Nook, Sony. eBooks can also be read on the web.

Kobo Books Store (https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/)
eBooks for Kobo eReader devices.

What are the most common eReader file formats and how do I know which ones my reader supports?

What other kinds of eBooks does the library currently offer?

Gloucester County Library System offers three additional collections of electronic materials. These collections are available from the GCLS eReference Center (http://www.gcls.org/eReference)

• Gale Virtual Reference Library is a collection of reference books that can be searched like a database. They cannot be downloaded or transferred to a reading device.
• A collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks is available on EBSCOhost. The eBooks are mostly nonfiction reference books. Most EBSCOhost eBooks are read online and cannot be downloaded or transferred. The ebooks that are available to download are in Adobe Protected PDF format, and can be transferred to a Sony Reader or Barnes & Noble nook.

How long can I keep EBSCOhost ebooks?

EBSCOhost eBooks can be “checked out” for seven days.

Do I need a library card to checkout eBooks?

Yes, you need a Gloucester County Library System library card.

Do I have to download software to access eBooks?

Yes and no. If you are using the mobile app for Overdrive or Hoopla, no additional software download is required. If you would like to read an eBook on your computer or laptop, this depends on where you borrowed the eBook from.

In Overdrive, if you would like to download an eBook to read offline, your computer or laptop will need Overdrive Media Console or Adobe Digital Editions. However, you can read in your web browser without downloading any software by choosing 'Read (in your browser) on your bookshelf.

In Hoopla, no additional software is needed. You will read your eBooks directly in your web browser.

In EBSCOhost, no additional software is needed. You will read eBooks directly in your web browser.

Download Ebooks From My Mac To My Nook App

In Gale, no additional software is needed. You will read eBooks directly in your web browser.