Tutorials

from the staff at Rockport Public Library

Listen and watch tutorials on getting started with downloadable

audiobooks and ebooks (Maine Infonet Download Library) created by Iris Eichenlaub.

Audiobook Tutorials by Iris Eichenlaub

Session 1: Installing Software

Session 2a: Login and Browse Titles

Session 2b: Browsing tips, placing holds, saving titles for later

Session 3: Exploring Overdrive Media Console

Session 4: Transferring title to an iPod

New! Getting started with Ebooks by Iris Eichenlaub

Session 1: Installing the software

Session 2: Login and check out an Ebook

Session 3: Transferring your title to your device

Requesting books using your library card by Molly Larson

Session 1: Requesting a book through Minerva and more...

Session 2: Beyond Minerva and on to MaineCat

Using MARVEL! Maine's Virtual Library with Molly Larson

Session 1: Getting started

Session 2: A Basic Search with MasterFile Premier-love this collection! Consumer Reports...and so much more.

Session 3: Advanced Searching-Do you need to find scholarly journals? Academic Search Premier is for you! Coming soon.

Please call Molly Larson at 236-3642 to request a customized tutorial.

Individualized lessons

Using new technology or software can be challenging. We're here to help.

Remember you can always make an appointment tailored to fit your needs.

Contact us to set up an appointment with a library staff member or a volunteer.

Your lesson will be tailored just for you and on topics you would like to learn more about.

Group presentations

Our staff is available to come to your school, business group, or organization to

present instruction on using the Marvel: Maine's Virtual Library collection,

or on using other library services such as downloading ebooks and audio books, using A-Z and world Maps online.

These talks are specificially designed with your group in mind.

Coming up.... An Encore presentation of "Ebook 101"

This program was so popular we'll be offering it again during evening hours. Stay tuned for

date and time announcements.

Ebooks 101 - It's a hit!

Another session is coming soon. Thanks to the staff from Staples of Rockland for presenting at our last event.

Attendees got the chance to enter a drawing for gift cards generously donated by Staples.

...and the winners were.... Bridget Palmer and Asger Bagge.

L-R Bridget Palmer, Corey Needham and Tony Beake of Staples, and Asger Bagge

At this program, library staff and ebook-reading patrons, and local business partners who

have successfully navigated the ebook realm will be on hand to share information about the

leading ereader devices, how to use the Overdrive service, and other insights about enjoying ebooks.

Contact the library if you would like to participate in our "Panel of Experts"  and would

like to present with library staff at this informal program.

We will have a daytime and evening session for your convenience.

Please let us know what other topics you would like covered in this series.