eReaders for Loan

eReaders are now available for loan for Blacktown City Library members.


Borrowing conditions

Borrowing:

Visit the service desk.

Loan period:

1 week, non-renewable. eReaders may not be reserved.

Returns:

Please return the eReader during library opening times to a library staff member at the service desk.

Loss of borrowing privileges and charges may apply for loss or damage to an eReader.

 eReaders for Loan Conditions of Use.pdf (750KB)

About eBooks

eBooks or Electronic Books come in a variety of different formats and can be used on a range of devices including PCs, smartphones, tablet computers and eReaders. The Blacktown City Libraries eBook collection consists of a growing number of titles available in ePub and PDF formats.

If you would like help accessing eBooks and eAudiobooks from the Library, please visit the 'My Help!' section of the Digital Library, speak with a member of staff at any of the Blacktown City Library branches or contact us online.


Looking for eBooks?

In addition to the Blacktown City Libraries eBook collection, there are a number of other recommended services that provide access to free eBooks.


State Library of NSW

Over 2,500 eBooks from Australian publishers are available through the State Library's catalogue. Access is open to all residents of NSW. Register for State Library membership online.

Trove

Trove provides a single point of access to material held in Australian and international collections. Use the search function to find freely available, public domain works in a range of languages and formats.


Internet Archive

The Internet Archive provides a free online eBook and Text Archive consisting of over 2 million items.

Many of the eBooks made available through the Internet Archive are free of copyright within Australia and may be downloaded in a range of formats, including ePub, Kindle, HTML and simple text.


International Children's Digital Library

The International Children's Digital Library provides free access to children's literature from around the world. Digital books are available in numerous languages for children of all ages.