Spl patrons may borrow and reserve titles purchased by spl or the maine infonet download library, and may borrow available titles purchased by other libraries, which like spl, have chosen to share their collections. The maine download library, a service providing maine library patrons with online access to over 10,000 ebooks and eaudiobooks, has launched a new digital content management platform called cloudlibrary. From the internet archive at, ebooks and texts is a library of fiction, popular books, childrens books, historical texts, and academic books. In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine state library is closed to the public until further notice. Anyone with a library card from a participating library can access this collection free of charge. Maine regional library system regions, liaisons and specialists. Enter your library card number with no space and log in. Together the ursus collection provides access to over three million unique titles. This service is offered in partnership with other maine libraries, but some content is exclusively available to portland public library cardholders. The free books on this site span every possible interest. Digital maine library browse maine s virtual library of online reference resources, journals, maine newspaper stand, and other materials for use in libraries, schools and homes. The maine state library facilitates access to and delivery of library services and. Friday fun at the maine state library talking through the development of a stem activity for younger kids.
Maine infonet download library the guide below will help patrons navigate our digital content. The digital maine library may be accessed from any public, school or academic library in maine. The originals of these books are in the cornell university library. Fogler library currently provides access to thousands of ebooks. To borrow from thousands of downloadable audiobooks and ebooks, click the. In addition to getting books from your local library, there is also a variety of ways to get books and content on your kindle. Maine libraries launch new download service for ebooks.
How to check out library books on your kindle for free. Both the ebooks and audio books can be checked out and downloaded by library card holders of participating libraries across maine, which includes maine state library. Through the cloudlibrary scarborough public library spl patrons have access to ebooks and eaudiobooks. We think libby is the simplest way to start reading ebooks and audiobooks from your library. They are convenient for people who are traveling, for the visually. Msl catalog ursus digitalmaine library, online resources databases. This service is offered in partnership with other maine libraries, with exclusive content available to portland public library cardholders. How to download audio and ebooks from the maine infonet download library. There you can download a cloudlibrary user guide, watch howto videos or search. Select your country and state from the drop down menus. Where to find collection is primarily books to free ebooks. The library of congress is the worlds largest library, offering access to the creative record of the united. Jared leadbetter shows off something recently created on one of the up rooms 3d printers. Information about maine state library services covid19 information for maine libraries.
Finding library services for people with disabilities. State librarys downloadable library moved from overdrive to cloudlibrary on. Stem library consultant, chris dorman, and early literacy consultant, stephanie schott working on building wearable stem textiles. The maine state library is guided by the maine library commission, a 17member board that is appointed by the governor.
Funded by the maine state librarys btop grant and available to maine public library patrons, learningexpress library is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and ebooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and. The digital maine library provides every resident of maine with access to online resources that include a collection of full text articles and abstracts from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference. Nearly 2,500 ebooks spanning bestselling fiction, nonfiction, ya and childrens content are available as downloadable ebooks. Due to the ongoing covid19 pandemic, inperson library visits in massachusetts are currently not possible. Companies like cloudlibrary are now offering downloads of ebooks in the epub format so patrons can borrow ebooks. Audio books are one of the most popular forms of media in libraries today. But ebooks and online resources are always available. Getting started with ebooks a resource page from the maine state library. The library will be closed to the public until further notice to deter the spread of covid19. Maine residents who are homebound due to disability are eligible regardless of their address if your town is not on this list and you would like to register for books by mail, please print. Maine state library downloadable audio books user submitted.
Patrons from member libraries are able to checkout ebooks and downloadable digital audiobooks for free, 247, from a shared collection. Maine infonet is a collaborative of academic, public, school, and special libraries that provides leadership in resource sharing, promotes cost effective solutions for quality library information services, and supports the cultural, educational, and economic development of maine. According to our records, residents of these maine towns are ineligible for books by mail service because they have access to a fullservice library. Ursus is a shared library system that brings together the seven university of maine system libraries and combines them with the collections of the bangor public library, the maine state library and the maine law and legislative reference library. The grant paid for the configuration and support for three years and for one year of maintenance fees.
Maine regional library system regions, liaisons and. Maine state library, along with other maine libraries, maintain a collection of over 10,000 ebooks and eaudiobooks, known as the maine infonet download library. Download ebooks and audiobooks for offline reading, or stream them to save space. Question or comment about digitized items from the library of congress that are presented on this website. Access is also available from your home or business in maine. The maine download library, a service providing maine library patrons with online access to over 10,000 ebooks and eaudiobooks, has launched a new digital. In 1836 maine legislature authorized the purchase of books and the maine state library began to grow. Once the app is open, connect by selecting united states then maine then bangor public library. Maine infonet download library thomas memorial library. Access from out of state is available with a valid maine library card. Many services support this mission such as ask a librarian, reference and research, books by mail, computer classes, genealogy resources, large print and talking print, library services for people with disabilities, lending services, marvel.
Nearly 1,400 books spanning bestselling fiction, nonfiction, ya and childrens content are now available as downloadable ebooks. Maine infonet download library f almouth memorial library, along with other maine libraries, offers downloadable books through the maine infonet download library, a statewide collection of thousands of ebooks and audiobooks to borrow. Please use the library of congress ask a librarian form. The mission of the maine state library is to provide, broaden, and improve access to information and library services to all maine residents. The maine infonet download library has expanded to include a downloadable ebook collection, thanks to a grant from davis family foundation and the financial support of member libraries. In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the new hampshire state library digital collection. The maine infonet download library provides online access to downloadable audio books through the bibliotheca cloudlibrary.
It also provides students, business people, public library patrons, and higher education students and educators the ability to use online learning tools. This collection is offered through an appbased service called cloudlibrary. Maine state library with other maine libraries purchased over 1400 popular ebooks, known as the maine infonet download library. The maine state library helps people, makes maine libraries stronger and transforms information into knowledge. Dont just take our word for it though, see what everyone else is saying. Library ebooks and audiobooks lea massachusetts residents. Cloud library explore a growing selection of ebooks, for use with the iphone, ipad, ipod touch, android products, and windows pcs. You have to do a bit of initial setup, but the reward is easy access to free ebooks from your library, without the hassle of worrying about returning books on time. The majority were digitized in 2008 with funding by microsoft corporation. Ineligibility by town for maine books by mail service. Msba 20202021 maine student book award titles grades 48 sort list view. Ocr was performed by, and derivative formats created by, the internet archive. Area libraries see growing audience for online programming. This is in addition to the evergrowing collection of downloadable audiobooks.
Check the statewide ce calendar for scheduled regional meetings. Bibliotheca 3m cloudlibrary login download ebooks and audiobooks to your computer, tablet or smartphone device. Please select your library to go to the download library powered by the. In addition, asce library provides online access to more than 300 ebooks and standards published through 2014, encompassing all civil engineering content areas, including construction, structures, transportation, geotechnics, environment, water resources, and civil engineering practice. The maine state library distinguishes itself in that it is not only strategically located, but it provides resources and services to citizens and librarians alike.
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