HONG KONG PUBLIC LIBRARIES E-BOOK COLLECTION QUICKSTART GUIDE

1. ACCESSING THE E-BOOK COLLECTION
   
   There are two ways to access HKPL e-Book Collection at NetLibrary:
   1. By logging in through the HKPL website.
   2. By logging in to www.NetLibrary.com as a remote user.
   
   Tip: You don't need a NetLibrary account to search for or view e-Books through the library's website, but to log in as a remote user you will need to establish a NetLibrary account.
   
   
   
   
2. FINDING E-BOOKS
   
   You can start your search for e-Books in one of two places:
   
   Basic Search lets you quickly find relevant e-Books. Search by keyword, title, author, or full text fields. You will find Basic Search on the NetLibrary home page and on the right side of every page with the exception of the advanced search page.
   
   1. Enter search term in the Basic Search field
   2. Select Keyword, Title, Author or Full Text
   3. Click Search
   
   Advanced Search lets you construct more complicated searches using multiple fields and Boolean operators.
   
   1. Click on the Advanced Search tab located in the top navigation.
   2. Use to the drop down menu to select search parameter (Title, Author, Full Text, Subject, ISBN).
   3. Enter search term or multiple search terms using Boolean operators.
   4. Click Search
   
   Tip: you can refine search results by using optional limiters such as publication year, publisher or language.
   
   
   
   
   Search Result
   
   It displays e-Books that match your search criteria. You can revise and re-sort your results. To re-sort your results, select a different sort option from the dropdown menu. You can view an e-Book, see more information about the item, and add the item to your Favorites.
   
   By clicking on the "View this eBook" link, you can read the e-Book instantly online.
   
   
   
   
3. READING AN E-BOOK ONLINE
   
   The e-Book has been enhanced with features such as links from the Table of Contents, an embedded dictionary, full-text searching, and the ability to add notes. You can read full-text e-Book items page-by-page, or chapter-by-chapter. You can also search for specific content within the full-text of an e-Book.
   
   You can view the full-text e-Book (turning pages, searching within the full-text, etc.) in 15-minute increments. If you are not actively viewing the e-Book, it returns to the library for someone else to view. You would be automatically logged out of your session after 15 minutes of inactive use. You will need to log back into your account. 
    
   
   
   
4. HELP
   
   Detailed information on using NetLibrary is available by clicking on the help tab in the top navigation bar. Context-sensitive help is also available by clicking on the tips links located on each page and in the NetLibrary online reader.
   
   For additional assistance, contact your librarians.