What is Books for DC?
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This is for users of the Washington, DC Public Library ONLY.
Like it? Find a bug? Have a suggestion? Let us know! You can send your thoughts either on Twitter @booksfordc or by email, at booksfordc at gmail dot com.
If you appreciate Books for DC, please consider a small contribtion to our tip jar: https://booksfordc.org/contribute.
The Books for DC extension allows you to determine the availability of books, ebooks, and audiobooks at the DC Public Library while browsing Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes and Noble.
If the extension finds a match, a link to reserve the resource is provided. You will also see the number of copies at the library and the number currently available. If the extension doesn't find a match, you can search the catalog manually.
This tool is a product of the Books for DC project. We are affiliated with Code for DC and are fans of the DC Public Library.
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Books for DC requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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Books for DC is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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