Monday, February 02, 2009

Digital Bookmobile Download Event

Learn How to Download ebooks and eaudiobooks for free at the Mission Viejo Library's

DIGITAL BOOKMOBILE DOWNLOAD EVENT on
Sunday, February 22, 2009
from Noon to 5 p.m.
in the Mission Viejo Library Parking lot

The Mission Viejo Library will host the Digital Bookmobile, an immersive download experience inside a 74-foot, high-tech tractor-trailer. Readers of all ages are invited to engage digital downloading through interactive demonstrations and experience the Mission Viejo Library’s audiobook and eBook download service at this free event. Visitors will receive a coupon for a free library DVD rental. Library card holders can also check out and download digital titles any time by visiting the Internet Branch on the library’s website http://www.cmvl.org/ or linking directly to the Southern California Digital Library.

The Digital Bookmobile is housed inside an 18-wheel tractor-trailer. This 74-foot community outreach vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades. The vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players, all of which help visitors explore the Mission Viejo Library’s download service. Interactive learning stations give visitors an opportunity to search the digital media collection, use supported mobile devices, and download and enjoy eBooks and audiobooks from the library.

Patrons can take advantage of the download service 24/7 when they visit the library’s website. From there, they can browse the growing collection of best-selling, new release, and classic titles, and check out a digital title with a valid library card. Once downloaded, digital titles can be enjoyed on a computer or transferred to supported mobile devices. Many audio titles can also be burned to audio CD. At the end of the 14 day lending period, titles will automatically expire and are returned to the digital collection. There are never late fees or damaged items.

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