downloading from NCDigital

While most of the changes on NCDigital Library are intuitive, our patrons have managed to find one that is most certainly NOT.  They have simplified the checkout process, but there's one last step that is easy to overlook.

Once you find a title, click on the "Borrow" button.

Then Click on "Go to Bookshelf".  Here's where it gets confusing...

To actually download the title for my iPod, I have to click "Other format(s)" and choose Adobe ePub, even though I limited my search to only ebooks with that format.  You must select your format (even if it's the only option on the menu) before it will allow you to download.

A window pops up asking you to confirm your format.  Once you choose confirm, you will then be able to download to your device.

chrome plug-in update from IT

I spoke with Thomas R. and he said that IT will not be able to install the "chrome plug-in" that is needed to make NC Digital Library function properly while using the Internet Explorer browser. 

So for now, please use Mozilla Firefox to view NC Digital Library.  To get to Firefox, go to the Start menu, then Programs, then Mozilla Firefox.  You can always drag Mozilla Firefox (1) to your quick lanch bar (2), or to your desktop (3) to create shortcuts.

check out what's new with overdrive

There are big changes coming to the NC Digital Library.  Notice how they have already made the interface more intuitive by replacing jargon like "NCDL bookbag" with terms that are a bit more familiar ("bookshelf" and "holds").  There are lots of new features including one-step checkout.  Take a look at this video for a short overview of the changes.  

*Please use Mozilla Firefox (Start > Programs > Mozilla Firefox) when visiting NCDL to avoid "Install Chrome Plug-in" message until IT is able to install this plug-in for Internet Explorer.