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Posso scaricare e-book con la tessera?

Can I download e-books with my library card?

Pronunciation

Stress 'e-BOOK'. 'Scaricare' = sca-ri-CA-re — to download.

When to use it

Ask this to find out about digital lending services. Italian libraries increasingly offer e-book and audiobook downloads through national platforms.

What it means

'Scaricare' = to download. 'E-book' is used as in English (Italian: 'libro elettronico' or 'libro digitale', but 'e-book' is standard in conversation). Italian library e-book services use platforms: 'MediaLibraryOnLine' (MLOL), 'BiblioMarcoPolo', and others. Titles are borrowed for limited periods (typically 14–21 days).

Variations

Siete registrati su MLOL?

Are you registered on MLOL?

Italy's main library e-book platform.

Come funziona il prestito digitale?

How does digital lending work?

Asking about the process.

Quanti e-book posso scaricare contemporaneamente?

How many e-books can I download at once?

Asking about download limits.

Mini Dialogue

— Posso scaricare e-book con la tessera? — Sì, siamo iscritti a MLOL. Con la sua tessera ha accesso a migliaia di titoli. — Anche audiolibri? — Sì, e anche giornali digitali.

— Can I download e-books with my library card? — Yes, we're registered with MLOL. Your library card gives you access to thousands of titles. — Also audiobooks? — Yes, and also digital newspapers.

Cultural Note

MediaLibraryOnLine (MLOL) is Italy's leading digital library platform, connecting over 4,500 Italian public libraries. It offers e-books, audiobooks, films, music, newspapers, and online courses. Italian libraries' participation in MLOL has dramatically expanded digital access, particularly for users in small towns ('piccoli comuni') with limited physical collections.