Digital Downloads

Due to popular demand, Quincy Public Library patrons now have access to the Alliance Digital Media Library to borrow ebooks and audiobooks.com

News & Notes

Audio and eBooks Now Eligible for Early Return: Now, when you finish a digital book, you can return it before the end of a lending period. When you do so, the title is removed from your checkout list and made available to other patrons at the Quincy Public Library. You also free up a checkout slot, which allows you to check out another selection. Instructions to do an early eBook return. 

Why isn't this book available on the Alliance Digital Media Library? Unfortunately, restrictions apply to a library that do not to an individual. A library, for example, cannot pay Amazon or Barnes & Noble for an eBook and then lend it out to its patrons.  We can buy a printed book from these companies, place it on the shelf, and lend it out--but digital content is treated differently by the publishers and the companies who manage digital content licensing. The following companies currently refuse to sell or license eBooks to libraries: 

• Macmillan Publishing
• Simon & Schuster
• Penguin Group
• Brilliance Audio
• Hachette Book Group

Think that's wrong?  So do we. Please contact us if you would like more information. You can also write or call each publisher to let them know what you think.

How to Download a Digital Title

1. First-time users must download software. Supported devices.

   1. OverDrive Media Console (for Audiobooks, iPad, iPhone, MP3 player, Android, and Blackberry)
   2. Adobe Digital Editions (for eBooks, Nook, e-readers, and laptops)

2. On your home computer, click here or the download audiobooks-ebooks icon at the top of the page. NOTE: you must be on a personal computer to download materials. Library computers do not support the download and transfer of materials to your device.

3. Log into the Alliance Digital Media site by selecting Quincy Public Library and entering your Library card number (number on the back of the card just below barcode).

4. To find an item, browse the listed items or use the search box. NOTE: If you wish to see only titles that are available for immediate check out, check the box that says, “Only show available titles” and click the search button. By clicking on the  Advanced Search option you can look for titles available in your media format exclusively.

5. Add any available title to your cart. You may also place an unavailable item on hold.

6. When you are ready to check out click “Checkout.” Confirm your selections and choose your loan period (7, 14 or 21 days), then click “Proceed to Checkout.” Finally, click “Confirm Checkout.”

7. Click “Download” to transfer the title to your home computer.  This process will open Overdrive or Adobe automatically. You may be asked to create a new folder, click OK.

    

How to Transfer a Title to Your Device

Transferring using OverDrive Media: Once the title is successfully downloaded to OverDrive click the Transfer button. This will walk you through transferring all or parts of the title to your audio player.

Transferring using Adobe Digital Editions: Plug in your device. To copy your new eBook from Adobe Digital Reader to your eReader, simply left-click and hold down on the eBook, and drag it to your eReader in the left column. A progress box will open showing the copy status.

Transferring using your Kindle: To transfer over the air, select a Kindle device or reading app at the "Deliver To." Click "Get Library Book" and sync your device or app to download the book. To transfer from your computer to the device using a USB port, choose "Transfer Via Computer," connect the USB cable and then select the device which will receive the USB transfer. Note to Kindle Users

Frequently Asked Questions

How can the Library lend eBooks and audiobooks for free?
Do I have to be a Quincy Public Library Patron to access free digital books?
How many digital books can I check out?
How long can I have the books on my device?
Can I return a book if I finish it before its due date?
Why is there a waiting list option?
What if I need more help navigating my device or downloading titles?
Are there other resources available for free digital books?