eBooks and eAudiobooks
eAudiobooks
**New** Download the latest version of the Overdrive Media Console (OMC) v3.2 for Windows! Now you can put selected titles on your iPod or iPhone. See the Overdrive website for more details.
Southern Pines Public Library has recently joined North Carolina Digital Library, a consortium of libraries in North Carolina for digial media. NC Digital Library is a product of Overdrive.
Southern Pines Public Library along with 19 other libraries across the state are working together to give you access to thousands of digital media. If you are interested in Audio books, E-books, videos or music then NC Digital Library will work for you. The North Carolina Consortium has access to all of the media formats that NC Digital Library provides including: WMA, MP3, WMV, Mobipocket and PDF. Other options include burning to CD. Be aware that the check out period for all items in the North Carolina Digital Library is 7 days.
Please see the instructions (PDF) for the NCDL check-out process for further help and the Sony Reader instructions (PDF) to download e-books to a Sony Reader.
See the list of devices that are supported portable audio devices through Overdrive.
If you have questions, see our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) or the NCDL help page.
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eBooks
Records for over 20,000 eBooks have been added to the Southern Pines Public Library's catalog via NetLibrary. NetLibrary provides access to your library’s eContent collection, which can include eBooks. With a library card and a pin number you can access a wide range of research, reference, and reading materials from any location. You can access your library’s eContent 24 hours a days, seven days a week. 
About eBooks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NetLibrary?
NetLibrary offers a comprehensive collection of eBooks and eContent combined with an easy-to-use information retrieval system for accessing the full text of reference, scholarly, and professional books. NetLibrary is a division of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, a nonprofit organization that provides computer-based cataloging, reference, resource sharing, and preservation service to libraries worldwide.
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eBooks
What is an eBook?
EBook is short for "electronic book." It is an electronic version of a traditional print book that can be read using a computer or an eBook reader. Records for over 24,000 eBooks have been added to the Southern Pines Public Library's catalog and are available to library patrons via NetLibrary.
How do I access eBooks?
You may access eBooks from the library's public Internet computers or through the library's Online Reference Resources as a remote user from any other location (e.g. from home or office). You will need your library card number and your PIN number to access these resources.
Do I need any special software in order to view the eBooks?
Yes, NetLibrary uses Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the eBooks. If this isn't installed on your computer you will need to install it before using NetLibrary. You can download the software free of charge from Adobe at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.
Tip: The library Internet computers are loaded with the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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