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Libby collection now part of Indiana Digital Library

As of Friday, March 11, our Libby/OverDrive collection has merged with a large consortium of libraries called the Indiana Digital Library. We are excited for this change because it gives our patrons access to a much larger collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines from nearly 200 libraries across the state! The Indiana State Library will be paying the platform hosting fees for the group, which means that we can use 100% of our local library funds to purchase ebooks and audiobooks.

How To Update Your Libby App

  1. Open the Libby app on your mobile device and tap the center Menu button
  2. Under “Your Libraries”, tap the Add Library link
  3. Search for “Indiana Digital Library”
  4. Tap on Sign In With My Card
  5. It will ask “Where do you use your library card?”
    1. If you have previously used Libby with your JTPL library card, you may see Jeffersonville Township Public Library at the top of your list
    2. If not, tap on 198 MORE and scroll down the alphabetical list of libraries until you find Jeffersonville Township Public Library
  6. Enter your JTPL library card number and PIN
    • Your PIN is normally the last 4 digits of your phone number, but you can call us if you aren’t sure and we can reset it for you
  7. That’s it! Enjoy the huge new selection of ebooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines!

Click on one of the following images to enlarge it and view screenshots of the app:

You can always give us a call at 812-285-5630 if you need help!

Get videos, music, books, and more INSTANTLY with Hoopla!

We are excited to announce that beginning on Monday, March 12, our patrons will have instant access to over 600,000 movies, television shows, music albums, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and comics for free with hoopla! Just create a free account by downloading the hoopla digital app to your iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire device or by visiting hoopladigital.com.

Check Out 5 Items Per Month!

There are no waiting times or late fees, and items are returned automatically. Your monthly limit resets on the first of the month.

  • Videos (movies and TV episodes): 3 days
  • Full Music albums: 7 days
  • EBooks, eAudiobooks, and Comics: 21 days

Signing Up Is Easy!

  1. Download the hoopla digital app or visit hoopladigital.com
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Create a password (minimum 8 characters)
  4. Search for Jeffersonville Township Public Library
  5. Enter your library card #
  6. Enter your PIN (default is the last 4 digits of the phone number you listed when you signed up for a library card)

Need Help?

We’re here for you! Check out Hoopla’s FAQ page and YouTube channel for tips on installing and troubleshooting the hoopla digital app on your devices, or give us a call at (812) 285-5630.

What are you waiting for? Download the app and get started today!

       

Freegal is working again!

We have fixed the issues regarding logging in to Freegal following our catalog upgrade last Wednesday.

Thank you for your patience, and please let us know if you continue to experience any problems!

Catalog Upgrade!

We will be upgrading Polaris, our library catalog system, this Wednesday, November 15. While this will help us provide better service for everyone, it means some short-term discomfort:

  • ALL computer labs at both locations will be CLOSED ALL DAY on Wednesday, November 15
  • You MUST have your library card with you to check out any items during the upgrade
  • You will not be able to browse the catalog or access your library account online until the upgrade is complete
  • You may experience intermittent interruptions to services like OverDrive, Freegal, and Flipster until the upgrade is complete

We appreciate your patience while we go through this process! Check back here or on our Facebook or Twitter pages for news on news on when the upgrade is complete and computer labs and other services will be available again.

Live chat now available

The Jeffersonville Township Public Library has partnered with Unique Integrated Communications (UIC) to provide online assistance to library patrons. To accomplish this, UIC will have access to the library’s website, catalog, and online resources. This Live Chat service will be available:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. — 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 noon — 9:00 p.m.

To access this new feature, click on the chat button in the lower right corner of the screen to open a live chat window; this button is hidden when the service is unavailable.

UIC will be able to answer questions relating to the library’s policies, programs, materials, and online resources (such as Overdrive, Freegal, RBdigital Magazines, etc.). In addition, UIC will be able to perform some basic circulation functions such as placing hold requests and renewing library materials.

UIC will be unable to perform most other functions such as editing patron records, accepting fines & fees, and processing inter-library loans. However, they will be able to direct online patrons to the appropriate department or staff member.

This new and innovative feature will provide real-time convenience to our patrons, increase usage of library materials and services, and provide insight into common questions and potential website updates.

We are excited to offer this new service and hope you will find it to be a beneficial tool!