ePlatform Digital Libraries vs Te Pātaka

The ePlatform app gives students and patrons access to eBook and Audiobook collections at the tap of a button. Start reading and listening anytime, anywhere. ePlatform is optimized for smartphones and tablets so you can take your library with you wherever you go. It is quick, simple and free to download. Within minutes you’ll be able to read library eBooks and listen to Audiobooks across a multiple array of devices. You can even read and listen offline. Just log in once, begin reading and then when you exit, your place is automatically bookmarked and saved so you can pick up right where you left off the next time you log in. READY TO SEE WHAT’S POSSIBLE? 1. Using the app, find your School or Public Library. 2. Login to authenticate yourself as a student of the school or library member (using your library card ID). 3. Search, browse, look inside/ sample audio, borrow and reserve. Titles return automatically after the loan period so there is no need to worry about late fees, otherwise you can choose to return them early too. The App also synchronizes reading location, highlights, notes and settings between devices. WHY YOU WILL LOVE EPLATFORM ePlatform was designed to further enhance the joy of reading. It includes a raft of helpful features that students and patrons will appreciate like: - Access to both School and Public Libraries you belong to. - Smart Settings Wizard with ability to customise - font type, font size, spacing between letters, words and lines, background colour, lock screen in portrait or landscape. enable night mode, adjust brightness. - Smart features that support visual reading challenges such as personalisation options and Dyslexia friendly settings. - Define or search words when reading. - Synchronise reading location, highlights, notes and settings between devices. - Export highlighted text and notes from borrowed books in PDF format. - Reading speed control and sleep timer are available when listening to an audiobook. - Sample any eBook or Audiobook, with no loan required.

Te Pātaka is an educational resource for Hobsonville Point Secondary students and employees to learn basic te reo Māori and protocol to support their day to day mahi (work). Interactive features within the app include pronunciation of Māori words, Ward maps and their marae, iwi groups and protocols around ngā mihi (greetings), mihimihi/pepeha (introductions), karakia (affirmations) and waiata (songs). One of the app’s key features is that it allows users to input their own personal information to create a customised pepeha. Hobsonville Point Primary employees will find this resource particularly helpful when leading, or being part of discussions that involve the Māori community. FEATURES * Swipe-to-Read™ * All words in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Hear™ * Read-to-me and read-it-myself options * Interactive maps showing iwi, marae and wharenui details Customise the book: * record your narration Content from Māori Maps/Te Potiki National Trust used with permission NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com KIWA is a world leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in digital formats that deepen engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com