The Bibliothèque is available at all times from anywhere in the Americas. Up to four books can be borrowed at once by members of the Centre. Books are loaned for 21 days. If a book is not available, you can reserve it. When the book becomes available, you have 72 hours to borrow it from your Bibliothèque des Amériques account.
Activating your access to Bibliothèque des Amériques
All Bibliothèque des Amériques books are available in digital format free of charge to members of the Centre de la francophonie des Amériques.
Access to the Bibliothèque is restricted to residents of the Americas, so IP addresses identified as being outside of the Americas may be blocked.
You can verify the geographic area associated with your IP address using this website: https://ipcost.com/.
Reading e-books from the Bibliothèque des Amériques
If you are an individual member of the Centre and your membership to the Bibliothèque des Amériques is activated, you can choose from the many options available to borrow your first book.
There are three digital playback options available, each having its own benefits and limitations. Note that it is possible to use all of these options depending on your preferences and reading environment.
Benefits
This mobile app is an all-in-one solution. With it, you can consult the catalogue of the Bibliothèque des Amériques as well as borrow and read books. There is no need to download your book and open it using a third-party app. Books purchased or borrowed outside the Bibliothèque des Amériques can also be imported into the app.
Limitation
This option is only suitable for smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. You can consult the list of compatible reading devices and applications here.
Instructions on how to install the app
- See the iOS (Apple) tablets and smartphones startup guide.
- See the Android (Google) tablets and smartphones startup guide.
IMPORTANT :
Instructions for connecting to the Bibliothèque des Amériques
Once the app is installed on your mobile device, follow the steps below:
iOS (Apple)
Step 1
Go to the “Catalogs” section and tap the “Add” button.
Step 2
Select “Libraries.”
Step 3
Select “International.”
Step 4
Select "Bibliothèque des Amériques".
Step 5
Enter your access information.
Step 6
Select "Bibliothèque des Amériques".
Step 7
Just pick your book!
Happy reading!
Android (Google)
Step 1
Go to the “Catalogs” section and tap the “Add” button.
Step 2
Select “Libraries.”
Step 3
Select “International.”
Step 4
Select "Bibliothèque des Amériques".
Step 5
Enter your access information.
Step 6
Select "Bibliothèque des Amériques".
Step 7
Just pick your book!
Happy reading!
Benefit
You can use your regular reading app.
Limitations
- You must download the e-book to your reading device.
- You must have an account with Adobe and link it to your reading app (if you are not using Thorium Reader).
- You must also load the downloaded e-book into the app.
Instructions
Mobile device
- See the iOS (Apple) tablets and smartphones startup guide.
- See the Android (Google) tablets and smartphones startup guide.
Computer
For all other questions about the Bibliothèque des Amériques
Are you looking for a particular book in the Bibliothèque des Amériques or do you wish to collaborate with the Centre de la francophonie des Amériques as a publisher or partner? Feel free to contact:
Aleksandra Grzybowska
Bibliothèque des Amériques Coordinator
418-646-3300, ext. 230
[email protected]
If you require further help with your questions, please contact the Centre at : [email protected].