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H i l l s V o i c e - y o u r c o m m u n i t y n e w s p a p e r , y o u r v o i c e i n t h e H i l l s
New statewide library system begins in June
eLibrary - your exciting online
library, available 24/7:
On Thursday 6th June, the Adelaide Hills Library Service becomes part of a unified
library system that will eventually include all South Australian libraries. This means
that from your PC, laptop, iPad or phone, you will be able to find what you want,
and reserve it and pick it up at your preferred library a few days later. Much like our
current LINK system, but statewide instead of regional.
At the moment we are mapping data, testing and training in preparation to ensure
a smooth change over to the new library system. There will be reduced services for
the two weeks leading to the official launching day and a short closure period just
beforehand. Library cards need to be less than 5 years old and, if you have older
cards, they can be replaced without charge at any of our branches.
We’re looking forward to providing our library members with access to millions
of library books, graphic novels, magazines, DVDs, CDs and other audiovisual
materials.
Did you know that your library is available online 24/7 from
home via the library website? You just need your library
card!
To access eBooks follow the steps below:
eBooks work on most internet devices, including laptops,
iPads/iPhones, and other tablets and smartphones, (not
Kindles as the technology is not yet compatible). Follow
the steps below:
• Visit
• Click on the ebooks link
• Sign in with your library card number and follow the
prompts
• Search for a book, select it and click BORROW
• You can change the borrowing duration under the
BORROW button
To access eAudiobooks
Select either ‘OverDrive’ through the eBook service above,
or ‘WaveSound’ which is available on the Library Service’s
front page. They can be downloaded to your MP3, iPad/
Pod/Phone, android or laptop.
eMagazines
Choose from over 30 online magazines that can be read
on your laptop or iPad. Visit the Library website, click on
ZINIO, and register to start selecting magazines.
eNewspapers
Read today’s newspapers from around the globe - online.
Try PressDisplay, which lets you read what’s happening in
London, Paris, Rome, India or Columbia. Newspapers can
be accessed for a month and you can search for articles
on your favourite topics.
eDatabases
Access encyclopaedias online; our subscription enables
home access with your library card.
With our online resources you can also:
Learn a language online with your library card; also crafts,
computer programs and children’s games designed to
improve reading, writing and mathematics.
Ongoing donations from the
Stirling and Woodside Friends
of the Library have allowed us
to refresh our travel DVDs!
Explore our many new titles to
prepare for your next holiday, or
simply indulge in some armchair
travel with a glass of wine. Our
latest purchases include
Scenic
Cruises of the World
;
Paris with
Sandrine Voillet
;
Visions of Italy
-
and of France, Greece, Germany,
Sicily, Wales, Scotland, Canada,
Israel and the
Great Cities of
Europe
;
LA City Guide
;
Iconic
and Extreme Hotels
; and
Iconic
Buildings & Great Palaces
.
Indulge your inner
traveller with new
Travel DVDs
Get your library
books delivered to
your home via our
Home Service Van
If you are elderly, a carer, recently incapacitated, have special needs or are unable to
visit the library, you are welcome to use our home delivery service. We deliver library
books once a month to your door. Call us on 8408 0420 to discuss your needs. The
friendly service is available on a regular or short term basis. Our wonderful volunteers
assist us with the selection and delivery of materials for our home borrowers.
