Ebooks are cool but not a good fit (currently) for libraries because the publishers/providers control what you can do with the digital file after you buy it.
I liked the public domain service Project Gutenberg and picked Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to view. One of the download options is handily labeled "Kindle", but after downloading I wouldn't know how to get it onto the actual Kindle, so......I hope it is self-explanatory. I could probably muddle thru helping someone download to their device.
Dear Author has a very helpful chart for those needing help matching file types to e-readers. (Numerous platforms are another roadblock for libraries providing ebooks)
Although I like Project Gutenberg, it would not be my 1st (or 2nd) choice for pleasure reading. I would much prefer a book (codex) But, I do think it is an excellent resource for patrons needing a classic or something old for a class. Shakespeare, for example.
One fantastic feature is the ability to "find on page"; this would allow you to search for a passage or quote. Ta-da!
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