Reading on portable
devices has never been easier - and instead of running to your local library -
most offer us the ability to download books from the comfort of our homes,
office or anywhere we can access the Internet...
Although the way in
which can vary slightly from library to library, most work the same way –
whether you want to download them to your computer, mobile device, iPod, iPad,
Nook, Kindle or other eBook reader… If you have a problem download,
call or visit your specific library’s website, as most list their instructions
for downloading…
WHAT DO YOU NEED:
1. A compatible device with an
internet connection – PC, Mac’s or mobile devices
2. A current valid library
membership card
3. Free software, which is
typically available at your library’s website, such as
- OverDrive Media Console for Audio Books on PC,
Macs & other mobile devices
- Adobe Digital Editions, for PDF & EDUB eBooks
on PC, Macs & other eBook readers..
WHAT TO DO
NEXT:
1. Browse your library’s
website, searching by title, subject, author or format
2. Add selections to your
“Cart” – Some libraries will allow you to place “a hold” on books currently not
available and then you will get an email when they are available
3. Click on the “proceed to
checkout” link (similar to shopping online)
4. Click “Download” or “get for
kindle”
5. Once it is downloaded, you
are ready to enjoy your Audio Book or eBook
- For eReaders: You will Open “Adobe
Digital Editions” and drag drop the title onto the device
name on the left panel-After the transfer is complete you may disconnect
your device from the internet and enjoy your books..
- For audio and video, Open “OverDrive
Media Console”, select your title an click “Transfer” to launch the
Transfer Wizard – Follow the prompts to complete the transfer process
- For Kindles, click “Get for Kindle”
to retrieve your download from Amazon.com, Select the Kindle or Kindle
reading app in which o deliver the title and you are ready to go..
REMINDERS…
- The book “Titles” typically will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, avoiding any late fees.
- Once you’ve downloaded these, many Audio Titles can be burned to CD, so you would insert you CD, then Click the Burn button in “OverDrive” and launch the Burn Wizard, Select the part you want to burn and when the burn is done, you can enjoy your title wherever you can play CD..
