eResources and Mobile Devices: iPad
iPad
Use your iPad with LRC resources...and more!
iPad image from Apple.
LRC eBook resources that WORK with iPad
Try these library resources with your iPad.
- EBSCO eBooks: Browse and download on iPad. Must establish a free MyEBSCOhost account and Adobe ID. After download, view in Bluefire Reader.
- Films on Demand: Search and view in browser.
- OverDrive Audio: Use free OverDrive app for direct download and use of audiobooks.
- Safari: Use standard site or Safari mobile version; search and view in browser.
- Sciverse: Browse, download and view PDFs in browser.
- Springer: Browse, download and view PDFs in browser. Documents also can be read in Bluefire Reader.
LRC eBooks resources that do NOT work with iPad
The iPad is compatible with all of the resources covered in this guide.
Open and public library eBook resources that work with iPad
OpenLibrary: Search and read in browser. Download PDF, ePub, or HTML versions. Can also use the "Send to Kindle" option with the free Kindle app.
Project Gutenberg: Browse full or mobile site. Download PDF and read in browser or with PDF viewer.
OverDrive eBooks (print, not audio) from local pubic libraries: Download and read with the free Overdrive app, or read in browser if the book is in OverDrive Read format. Can also use the "Send to Kindle" option with the free Kindle app. (Remember: you will need a library card from that library!)
Apps and more
Dowload the Kindle app for transferring and reading eBooks on your iPad.
Download the OverDrive Media Console app for checkout, listening and reading of OverDrive Books (both eBooks and audio books) on your iPad.