Beginning mid November, the SAS Pudong Secondary Library started checking out Kindles and Ipods with new book releases.  We are in the beginning stage of this rollout but we are getting the handle on the process.  Students and Staff can complete a “basic” search the Library Catalog using the the key term Kindle or Ipod and select “Title” Search or “Keyword” Search.

If you are searching for a Kindle you can select the Kindle in the search results by clicking either on the title of the Kindle (Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device) or by selecting the “Available” link.  Once you select the Title of the Kindle you will see the “Title Details” for the Kindle.  The titles available on the Kindles have been listed in the “Additional Info” Section of the window.  If you select the “Available” link you will see the list of the Library Kindles and whether they are available.  You can then select the “Title Details” tab to view the specific books that the Kindles hold.

Additionally, you can search for specific title on the Kindles by entering the title of a book and using the basic search screen.  Instead of selecting “Title” search you should select “Keyword” search.  When you do this to any titles or title parts a Kindle will be one of your search solutions.

The same process can be used to search for Ipod titles.  The only difference is that the Library’s Ipod holdings have been broken down into 7 sets.  Presently content has been loaded on the to Sets 1-6, with Sets 1-2 have HS Level titles, Sets 3-4 have MS Level Titles, Set 5 having ESOL support Titles, and Set 6 having Christopher Paolini’s book, Inheritance.

This is a evolving process as we work to find better ways to add titles and have them show up in our Destiny Catalog.  Check back by and see how this process is proceeding.  TSB