Library Card Benefits

The Basics of Borrowing Items — by Nancy Studebaker — last modified February 9, 2011 10:14 AM

The best benefit of having a library card is borrowing from the thousands of books, videos and audios in our collection. Find out how long do items check-out for? What happens if they are returned late? How many items can be checked-out at once. All the answers in one place. Here.

Get a Michicard to Borrow From Hundreds of Michigan Libraries — by Nancy Studebaker — last modified February 5, 2011 9:05 PM

If you have a Niles District Library card, you can also get a Michicard. Just ask at the front desk.

Learn a Language Online — by Eileen Klee Sweeney — last modified February 10, 2011 8:57 AM

Mango offers online access to learning language skills. Sixteen languages are offered, including three English as a second language courses. This database requires a Niles District Library card.

Get Insider Career Information — by Eileen Klee Sweeney — last modified February 10, 2011 8:59 AM

Vault is the world's leading source of career information. It will enable you to research employers, industries, and career subjects easily and efficiently. This online resource contains all of the content from the Vault Career library as well as resources for job hunting, learning about different industries and opportunities for internships. Access requires a library card and a valid e-mail account.

Borrow eBooks and Downloadable Audio Books — by Eileen Klee Sweeney — last modified February 10, 2011 8:57 AM

Access hundreds of bestselling eBooks and audio books through OverDrive. You can read eBooks on your computer, Nook, Sony Reader, iPad, iPhone, Androis and many other devices. You can listen on your computer, iTouch, iPod, Android and many more. Available only to library card holders.