I am new here today and I do not understand the credit system. 10 books how much credit? one book How much credit? etc.

One book, one credit. As simple as that. The only difference is an audio book (cassette or CD) is 2.

Additonally, when you post your first nine books you get 2 "free" credits.

Hi Judy,

When you signed up for PBS, you were assigned a Tour Guide.  He/She can be a great help to you.  Also,  at the top of the page is a link to the Help Center.  If you click on "How To Swap Books, " you'll get some good information there. 

Here are some start-up basics from the PBS Help Center:

Welcome!

• First, you will want to Post ( = list) the books you want to offer to other members.
  • You will receive 2 "gift" credits from PBS after you have Posted 10 books.
    • only the first account for a household receives startup credits.
  • If you don't have 10 books to swap, post whatever number you do have!
  • Your books should be
    • in good condition (see guidelines here)
    • ready to be sent out when requested (see Swapping Deadlines)
    • Remember, when you send a book out at PBS,  it will belong to its receiver; it will not come back to you.
• As soon as you have credits, you can request books.
  • Each book (hardback/paperback) costs 1 credit.
  • Each audiobook costs 2 credits.
  • Read this to learn about how to find books to request at PBS.
  • If you find a book in the database and it is not currently available you can add it to your Wish List.  Read about the Wish List in How the Wish List Works.
• When you get a request for a book:
  • Read this to learn how to send the book
• When you receive a book:
  • Read this about how to mark it received so the sender gets credit for sending it.

Welcome to PBS!