Books and Reading: Accelerated Reader - Student

• Click on the image above 
• Choose 'Student', and login (these logins ARE case-sensitive):

          Username: 1st initial + 1st 4 letters of your surname eg:

John Adams is jadam; 
Jacob Spenser is jspen

          Password:  abc

                    (DO NOT USE CAPS)

When you have logged in, choose either Star Reading or Accelerated Reader.

        HAPPY READING!

1. eBooks can be accessed via the Library Catalogue  -  see the icon for eBooks
2. Click on the book cover.  When the next screen opens, look for the tab BORROW eBOOK. 
3. You will be automatically logged into the eBook - ensure you bookmark the eBook on your laptop Bookmark Bar so that you can return to it whenever you wish to continue reading. 
   (If the menu which shows the bookmark bar does not appear, right click on the top of your screen and  select 'Show as Tab').
4. Under the SETTINGS icon ensure that the OFFLINE STORAGE is enabled.  This will allow you to read your eBook even when network access is not available.

Or you click on the image above or HERE to go to directly into BBC's Digital Library.

1. Click on START BROWSING, and then choose a book.
2. Click on BORROW.
3. Whilst you are in BBC's Digital Library, you can look at MY LOANS to see what eBooks you have borrowed and you can RETURN your eBook early if you require.

The following websites will assist you to find a book similar to something you have already enjoyed.  Type in your favourite book or author to obtain a list of similar suggestions.

We now have an exciting new subscription to ComicsPLus, a wonderful ebook collection of thousands of comics, graphic novels and manga! If you like to read stories with visuals, you'll love it!

Click on the image above, or click HERE to access - no passwords needed.

To help you navigate the program, click HERE for a presentation about the features of ComicsPlus.

Click on the image below to search Accelerated Reader BookFinder and see if your book has a quiz attached to it.

To search for lists of possible books in your Reading Range (ZPD), please insert the BBC code XX476606  in the text box indicated ('Enter Keycode'). Choose 'Teacher Lists' from the toolbar.

Wheelers ePlatform hosts an inspiring Australasian-based digital library. There are over 2000 ebook titles and over 700 Audiobook titles to choose from, with the inventory growing every day. 

As access to Brisbane Boys’ College wifi for personal  devices (such as phones) requires certification, we suggest students upload the 'Wheelers App' and audio books from your home network.

DON'T DO THIS IF YOU'RE NOT ON WI-FI AS CELLULAR
STREAMING/ DOWNLOADING IS EXPENSIVE!

1. Add the 'Wheelers app' to your phone from your App Store.
2. Tap on ‘Add Library’ or ‘Find your Library’ from the menu – search for Brisbane Boys College and select.
3. Browse or search for an Audio Book.
4. Click on the audiobook you are interested in, then click on ‘Sign in’.
5. Use your Network login and Password to sign in.
6. Once signed in you can select ‘Borrow’ > then click on ‘Play/Pause’.
7. Ensure you go to the three bar menu   in the right top corner of your screen and select ‘Store Offline’.  This will enable you to listen to the audio book whilst offline.
8. Click again on the 3 bars to see your book downloading. This may take up to 10 minutes, depending on the size of the book.
9. Now you should be able to listen to your audiobook offline (eg in car or bus). To check if this will work, turn your wi-fi off and see if you can still hear the sound.

NOTE:  Both eBooks and Audio books are available for download through the Wheelers App downloaded to your phone.