BorrowBox eBooks are particularly good if you’re looking for a New Zealand or Australian book. You’ll also find popular international writers like Jeffrey Archer, Kerry Greenwood, and Bryce Courtenay. Download the app or
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If you're new to eBooks we recommend reading our quick guide to BorrowBox eBooks.
- To download BorrowBox eBooks you need to be an Auckland Libraries member.
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- To borrow eBooks in BorrowBox, you will need your library barcode number and your PIN.
- Check out up to 10 eBooks at a time and read them on your tablet, phone, laptop or eReader.
- 28 day loan period.
- Check out up to 15 eBooks.
- Place holds on popular books.
- Guaranteed renewals, even if the title has holds.
- Limit of two renewals on each item.
- Books on hold are automatically checked out when they become available.
- Return titles early.
- Holds count towards your check out limit.
- Reading history available.
- Also accessible from outside New Zealand.
- If your card has been made inactive by a librarian - for example, if you reported your card lost it will no longer work on the eBook websites.
- Forgot your PIN? Reset your PIN here.
- Note that items borrowed from BorrowBox won't appear in your list of checked out items in your main library account.
- Kindle eReaders, except for Amazon Fire tablets, are not compatible with our eBook websites. They do not use the industry standard formats for eBooks (EPUB or PDF).
- If new items are not appearing in the catalogue search, check the BorrowBox site directly, as they appear there first.
- Still can't find it? Ask us to buy it.
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