# 4️⃣ Inter‑library loan request (example email) Subject: ILL Request – 29 Below: A True Story of Survival Dear [Librarian], I would like to request an inter‑library loan for: Title: 29 Below: A True Story of Survival & the Crime That Almost Killed Me Author: Jeffrey Rignall ISBN‑13: 978‑1494534535 Format: PDF (if permissible) or scanned excerpts. Thank you, [Your Name] | Action | Recommended Tool | Tips | |--------|------------------|------| | Open & annotate | Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (free) or Foxit Reader | Use the “Highlight” and “Comment” tools to flag key passages. | | Extract quotes | PDF-XChange Editor → “Copy Selected Text” | If the PDF is a scanned image, first run OCR (built‑in in Acrobat or free tools like Tesseract ). | | Create a citation (APA 7th) | Use Zotero or Mendeley → add manually: Rignall, J. (2012). 29 Below: A true story of survival & the crime that almost killed me (Self‑published). | Include the URL if you accessed an online PDF (e.g., archive.org link). | | Create a citation (MLA 9th) | Same tools → format: Rignall, Jeffrey. 29 Below: A True Story of Survival & the Crime That Almost Killed Me . Self‑published, 2012. | If from a library loan, cite the library’s holding information. | | Reference in Chicago | Use Citation Machine or Zotero → format: Rignall, Jeffrey. 2012. 29 Below: A True Story of Survival & the Crime That Almost Killed Me . Self‑published. | For ebook PDF, add “PDF file.” after the publisher. | 7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQQ) | Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | Is there a “free PDF” legally available? | Only if the author or a library provides it under a controlled digital lending scheme. Otherwise, any free download from a random site is likely illegal. | | Can I use a scanned copy from a friend? | Under U.S. copyright law, a single‑copy personal use is permissible, but distribution (uploading/sharing) is not. | | My library doesn’t have the book – can I request it? | Yes. Use WorldCat to find the nearest holding library and ask your local library to request it via ILL. | | I need the PDF for a class presentation – can I request a “fair‑use” copy? | Fair use can apply for brief excerpts (e.g., < 300 words). Still, request a licensed copy first; then you may quote under fair‑use guidelines. | | What if the PDF is in a different language? | Some versions exist in Spanish (“29 Bajo”) and Italian . Look for those titles if you need a translation. | | Is there an audiobook version? | No official audiobook, but the author has done podcast interviews where he reads sections. Search “Jeffrey Rignall podcast 29 Below”. | | Can I print the PDF for personal study? | Most e‑book licences allow printing up to 10 pages ; check the PDF’s DRM restrictions. | | I’m a journalist – can I get a press copy? | Contact the author via the website’s media‑inquiry form; many independent authors will send a press‑ready PDF . | 8. TROUBLESHOOTING & “What If” Scenarios | Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | No PDF shows up on Google | Use Google Books preview (often 10‑15 pages) → note the ISBN → request via ILL. | | The library says “digital rights management (DRM) prevents PDF download” | Use the library’s e‑reader app (e.g., OverDrive’s “Read on PC”) – you can still take screenshots of short excerpts for fair‑use. | | Archive.org shows “Only available to users in the United States” | Use a VPN to a US IP (if legal in your jurisdiction) or request via ILL from a US library. | | The PDF you downloaded is just images (no searchable text) | Run an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool: – Adobe Acrobat Pro (Batch OCR) – Free OCR : https://www.onlineocr.net/ – Tesseract (open‑source
Bottom line : The PDF you’re after is . The guide below shows you how to obtain it legally , either as a free‑legit copy (e.g., author‑provided) or through purchase/borrow channels. 2. CONFIRM THE EXACT TITLE & ISBN | Item | Value | |------|-------| | Exact title | “29 Below: A True Story of Survival & the Crime That Almost Killed Me” | | Subtitle (occasionally used) | “The Jeffrey Rignall Story” | | ISBN‑13 | 978‑1494534535 (paperback) | | Publisher | Self‑published / Independently released (some later editions list “Michele D. Crouch” as editor) | | Publication year | 2012 (first edition) | jeffrey rignall 29 below pdf
# 2️⃣ Library search via WorldCat https://www.worldcat.org/isbn/9781494534535 | | Create a citation (APA 7th) |
# 3️⃣ OverDrive/Libby search "29 Below" in the app → Borrow → Download PDF | Include the URL if you accessed an online PDF (e