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Getting Started with Online Resources: Home

 

What are Online Resources? 

EAPL patrons have access to an e-Library with over 70 online databases! These free online resources can help you discover your next book, find a research article, stream videos, learn a craft, trace a family tree, learn a new language, and more. Check out the Getting Started Guides below for an introduction to some of our most popular online resources, with step-by-step image and video tutorials, instructions for creating accounts and searching for items, and additional support resources!

Do I need a library card? 

You will need a valid EAPL library card number to access many of our online resources. To learn more about what you'll need to obtain a library card, click HERE. If you are unsure of what your library card number is or have further questions, call us at (610)-258-2917 or email us at: reference@eastonpl.org.

Getting Started Guides

 

Computer Skills Center

Explore the fundamentals of computers, the internet, and popular software applications with the Computer Skills Center, a user-friendly eLearning platform from EBSCO LearningExpress that contains nearly 100 self-paced video tutorials.


 

Hoopla

Hoopla web and mobile library media streaming platform for audiobooks, comics, ebooks, movies, music, and television to be enjoyed on a computer, tablet, phone, or TV! Use this guide to create an account, find and borrow items, and stream your media to different devices.

 

 

Kanopy

Kanopy is a video streaming service where patrons can watch movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos. Use this guide to create an account, learn about the ticket system, browse and search for films, and more!

 

 

Libby

Libby is a Library Reading App, where you can access hundreds of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines on your phone, tablet, or computer. Use this guide to create an account, browse and find items, borrow titles and place holds, and more!

 

 

NoveList Plus

Looking for your next book? Want to find more from your favorite authors? NoveList Plus is a reader's advisory resource that allows you to  find read-a-like titles, explore your favorite genres, and more! Use this guide to sign in, perform different types of searches, check for books in the EAPL catalog, and create a personal account.
 

 

ParentTV

ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years! Use this guide to login and navigate ParentTV.