eLibraryNJ is
a free service that allows Old Bridge Library
cardholders to download Audiobooks and eBooks to their
computers and transfer them to portable devices at any
time of the day! eLibraryNJ
offers a variety of popular fiction, romance, mystery,
biography, business, history, self-improvement, and more
for all ages.
To Access these digital materials you
need:
A valid Old Bridge library card
( begining with 2930000) and PIN number.
If you do not have a PIN number,
you will need to see someone at the Circulation desk
at the Library. PIN numbers cannot be given out over
the phone. For
a listing of our hours, click
here
Access to the internet.
Free software for the device
or computer on which you wish to use the materials you
downloaded from Listen NJ.
eReaders
Adobe
Digital Editions needs to be downloaded
before accessing eLibraryNJ for the first
time. Click the icon to download.
Mobile Devices Overdrive
Media Console needs to be downloaded
before accessing eLibraryNJ for the
first time. Click the Icon to download.
A few things to
know
Books from eLibraryNJ are treated the
same way as physical books. Once the lending period for
an eBook or Audio book is expired, you will no longer
have access to that book.
eLibraryNJ supports a varity of
ereaders and portable devices including the Barnes
and Noble NOOK, Sony Reader, Borders Kobo and the Kindle.
For a full list of supported devices, click
here.
If your portable device supports apps
like the iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, Blackberry, or
Android, you can browse eLibraryNJ on your device and
download your books. For instructions click
here.
For answers to frequently asked
questions about digital materials, click
here.
Click on the link at the top of the page for “My Account”.
Choose “Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium" as your library.
Enter your full 14 digit library card number starting with 29300 and 4 digit pin number. Click “Sign In”.
Browse eLibraryNJ for a title you are interested in using the “Quick Search” box on the right or browse new titles from the eLibraryNJ home page.
Click "Join Waiting List" or "Add to Cart". “Join Waiting List” means the book is currently being borrowed. You will receive an email when the book is ready for you.
Choose your lending period (7-14 days), and click "Confirm Checkout".
Click "Download".
Transfering your book to your
device
EReaders
Once your download has finished, click it to open
it. If you have already installed Adobe Digital Editions,
it will open automatically and add your book to your
library.
Plug your device into your computer via its USB cable.
Once you see your device appear in
the left panel, go to your library.
Drag and drop the book from your library to your
device.
Enjoy your book!
Mobile Devices
Once your download has finished, click it to open
it. If you have already installed Overdrive Media Console,
it will open automatically and add your book to your
library.
Plug your device into your computer via its USB cable.
When the download of your Audibook
or eBooks has completed, click the book you want to
transfer to a mobile device and press the transfer
button at the top.
Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer your
book.
Enjoy your book!
For your convenience, the following documents may also
help:
