Digital Book Options
YWLA proudly offers our students two options in electronic digital books often referred to as eBooks. First, the GEMS library collection contains over 600 titles in Follett Shelf which is accessible through the BryteWave K-12 Edition App. These titles are primarily non-fiction titles. However, a significant number of novels are also available. In addition to Shelf, we share a large collection of digital books with other schools in FWISD through Overdrive. This collection consists primarily of novels. Information on the use of each of these programs follows. Contact the GEMS library staff for assistance, if needed.
Download App 1. Download and install BryteWave K-12. 2. Launch the app. When asked, use your Active Directory username and password. 3. Enter the Follett Shelf URL: http://wbb02353.follettshelf.com 4. Tap log in. Checking Out An eBook 1. Open the app and enter your username and password. 2. Tap log in. 3. Select the "My Library" tab to go to Follett Shelf. 4. You may either search or browse for a title. 5. To checkout a book, tap the green bullet at the bottom of the book's information. 6. Decide if you want to read the book online or download it to your device. If you want to read the book online, you will need internet connectivity anytime that you are reading. If the internet is not always available, download the book to your device. 7. The book will return itself to the library in two weeks. If you want to return the book early, just click the "Return Early" button. Open and Read a Book 1. After logging into BryteWave, go to the "My eReader" tab to locate your checked out books. 2. Tap the "Open Book" button to begin reading. Return a Book 1. Go to the "My eReader" tab and tap the "Return Early" link. Note: If you downloaded your book to your device, you must first use the "Remove Book from Device" feature before returning the book. |
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS Note: If you already have OverDrive on your device, proceed to Step 3. 1. Download the app called Overdrive Media Console onto your E Reader device. 2. Register for an Adobe ID if you do not already have one. This is FREE. 3. Click on Add a Library—search for YWLA and select. 4. Click the star next to Fort Worth ISD. 5. Next you will be prompted to add your library card number. This is the same information you use to log into school computers without the @stu.org. 6. Begin searching for books and click Borrow when you are ready to check out. 7. Download the book to your device if you will be without internet connectivity while reading the book. 8. All books will automatically return to the library after two weeks. |