Getting Started with SimplyE

Device Compatibility

Not Compatible

• Any iOS devices using iOS 9.3.6 or older
• Any Android devices using Android 4.4.4 or older
• Nook e-readers
• Kindle e-readers and tablets
• Kobo e-readers

Quick Start Guide

Install the App & Log In
iOS: Search the Apple App Store for SimplyE and install. Open it and choose to Find Your Library and select Library Name. Tap Settings in the bottom right of your screen, then Library Name. Enter your full library card number or barcode number, followed by your PIN or phone number and tap Log in. Choose Catalog in the bottom left corner. If your library’s name is not at the top, open the menu in the top left corner and choose Library Name.

Android: Search the Google Play Store for SimplyE and install. Open it, agree to the SimplyE End User Agreement, choose to Find Your Library, and select Library Name. Tap Settings in the bottom right corner, then Library Name. Enter your full library card number or barcode number, followed by your PIN or phone number and tap Log in. Choose Catalog in the bottom left corner. If your library’s name is not at the top, open the menu in the top left corner and choose Library Name.

Search, Browse and Download
To browse titles: In the bottom left corner, choose Catalog, which will display titles in various lanes or categories. Swipe from right to left to view the books in each category. Tap the category name (Fiction, Nonfiction) to view more ebooks in a category.

To search for a specific author or title: Tap the icon of a magnifying glass in the upper right corner and enter the author’s name or book title. Tap the Get button to download and read the book. Tap the cover of any ebook to read its description.

Sort & Filter Results
When viewing all ebooks in a category, you can filter by Availability (All, Available now, and Yours to keep), and sort by Author, Title, Recently Added and Random. You can also filter and sort books in the My Books and Reservations tabs.

Read & Listen
Once a book is downloaded, tap the Read or Listen buttons. Turn pages by tapping on the right or left edges of the screen.

For iOS: Tap the center of the screen to open the options area in the top right corner. Tap the table of contents icon to jump to other chapters. Tap Tt to access controls for adjusting text style and size, brightness and contrast. Tap the third icon to bookmark that page. To close the ebook, tap the back arrow (<) in the upper left corner.

For Android: The options area is in the top right corner. Tap the gear icon to adjust text style and size, brightness and contrast. Tap the second icon to bookmark that page. Tap the third icon to jump to other chapters. To close the ebook, use the “back” functionality of the device.

Access New Reservations (Holds) and Borrowed Ebooks
In the My Books (or Books) and Reservations (or Holds) screens, swipe the list downwards to check for new reservations or holds, and ebooks or audiobooks you may have checked out from another source. Ebooks downloaded with another app might not be available to view in SimplyE.

Return Ebooks
All borrowed digital titles are automatically returned at the end of their lending periods, so you never have to worry about late fees (exceptions include titles in the public domain, which can stay on your SimplyE bookshelf indefinitely). To return a title early: Go to My Books (or Books), tap the title and choose Return.

How to log in with your library card.

Android Devices

1. Tap Settings in the bottom right corner
2. Tap Accounts
3. Tap Library Name
4. Enter your barcode number or library card number
5. Enter your PIN number or phone number
6. Tap Log In
7. Tap Catalog in bottom left corner
8. Tap the icon in the top left corner to choose Library Name
9. Start browsing and searching for ebooks and audiobooks

Get Help: Email the library at info@gordonmemoriallibrary.org.