THE LAC LA BICHE LIBRARIES NOW GIVES OUR USERS

THE ABILITY TO CHECK OUT AND

DOWNLOAD AUDIOBOOKS AND MORE ON THE GO

Lac La Biche, January 18, 2010–  Did you know that you can download eBooks and audiobooks [EPUB, PDF, WFA and MP3 files] from your library’s website? Now, the Stuart MacPherson Public Library and the Plamondon Municipal Library offers even greater access to their popular download service, OverDrive, through a mobile device-optimized website coupled with software for downloading and listening on the go. 

The library’s catalogue, TRACpac, accessible from anywhere, now offers a mobile website edition for easy browsing, searching, and checkout, on-the-go from your Smartphone, Blackberry®, or other web-enabled device. Windows Mobile (5 or newer) users can wirelessly download audiobooks, music, and video to their mobile device using OverDrive® Media Console for Windows Mobile.  Android™ device owners can install a beta version of OverDrive Media Console to download OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks. You now have instant access on the subway or in line at the grocery store.

By visiting www.tracpac.ab.ca, you can check out and download books to enjoy on your computer, iPod®, or MP3 player, and some audio titles can be burned to CD. The TRACpac is available 24/7 from anywhere in the world.  Popular and classic downloadable books are offered in a variety of subjects, including mystery, romance, science fiction, business and careers, self-improvement, and more.

To download eBooks and audiobooks all you need is an Internet connection and your library card. Visit www.tracpac.ab.ca to try it today!