CES, Limitess Possibilites for Library eBooks


This week, all eyes in the tech world are focused on the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where manufacturers are vying to unveil the Next Big Thing. This year, the most exciting gadgets share a common thread—they’re smart, responsive and connected. From the Hapifork—a data-collecting, web-enabled utensil that vibrates when you eat too quickly—to the Razer Edge gaming device that converts from tablet to game console to PC, the latest gadgets harness the power of the Internet in creative new ways.

In the world of eBooks, we’re seeing a similar trend towards responsive design. McGraw-Hill introduced an eBook capable of adapting to a student’s learning patterns; PaperTabs unveiled paper-thin, flexible tablets that join together to create bigger displays, exchange information with a simple tap, and take other UI cues from old-fashioned paper. Read more.. At CES, Limitless Possibilities for Library eBooks

Get Your eBooks Now!


Merry Christmas!
The Virtual Library is open 24/7/365!

The library buildings may be closed today but our Virtual Library is always open. You don’t have to wait until December 26 to download your next book; you can browse, check out and download eBooks and more from the comfort of your new Snuggies that Santa brought you today. To get started read Your Guide to eReaders and eBooks. Follow the steps outlined in this guide for your eReader and you will be curled up by the fireplace and enjoying a good book in no time at all.

Your Guide to eReaders and Library eBooks


Is Santa bring you an eBook reader this Christmas? Did you know you can get library eBooks for free to read on it?

All you need is a Library Card in good standing from LVCCLD, Nellis Air Force Library, North Las Vegas Library or Boulder City Library.

It’s easy, go to our eMedia Catalog, find a book to checkout, download it and enjoy your reading experience. But before you download your first eBook, review

All of these help documents are available on our eMedia blog eRead Me Vegas. While you are there checkout our eBook reviews and our FAQs, Tips & Tricks for your eReader.

Still trying to decide which eReader to buy for that someone special? Checkout our eReader Comparsion Chart and eReader Shopping Tips. Our last How to Buy an eReader Workshop is Thursday December 15th at the Windmill Library at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome, no registration required.