Borrowing ebooks & Audiobooks:

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1 1 of 13 Borrowing ebooks & Audiobooks: Nook HD & Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Overview: Learn how to locate, download and authorize the Overdrive App required to access ebooks and Audiobooks from the Library for your Nook HD or Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook. Then find and borrow items from the Library for your device. Student Skill Level: Advanced Requirements: Library card, Address, basic Nook operational skills Objectives: Download the OverDrive App Using the Home Menu and Authorizing Your Device Add the Library to the App Borrow an Item Place a Hold Renew an item (optional) Return an item early (optional) Revised To see a list of upcoming computer classes go to: or call (716) Download the OverDrive Media Console App

2 2 of 13 Download the OverDrive Media Console App Start by turning on your Nook, make sure it is connected to a WiFi signal, and follow these instructions: 1. Tap Shop. 2. Tap the search box at the bottom of the screen to start searching for Overdrive. Tap overdrive from the options. It should be one of the first suggestions displayed. 3. Tap the Free button next to the OverDrive selection. 4. Tap the Confirm button.

3 5. Once the App is done installing you can open it. 3 of 13 Using the Home Menu and Authorizing Your Device When you open the OverDrive App, you will see a sign in screen. Tap Do this later and tap it again on the next screen. The app has a Home menu button which creates a side pop-out menu or you can swipe to the right. Tap the Home Menu button to see a menu similar to the one at the top of the next page. You will use this menu frequently. There are a few one-time set up procedures you will have to do before you can use Overdrive. You have to authorize your device to be used with the Overdrive App and tell Overdrive you are borrowing items from the Buffalo & Erie County Library System.

4 To start, tap on Account, then, on the following screen, tap Sign In. 4 of 13 If you do not already have an Overdrive Account: Tap on Sign Up and you will be taken to the sign up to register for one. Uncheck this box to opt out of s from Adobe. On the next screen, fill in your Name and . You will also need to create a new password for this account. Click Sign Up.

5 Add the Library to the App 5 of 13 Once you have successfully downloaded OverDrive you may add the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library website for quick and easy browsing of our downloadable collection. Simply follow these instructions: 1. Tap the App to open it. 2. Swipe to the right or tap the Home menu button. 3. Select + Add a library. 4. From here, enter into the search bar and tap Search.

6 5. Central Library will be the first library displayed. Tap it. 6 of Finally, tap the star next to Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. It will turn gold in color. Borrow an Item Tap on the App to open it. Tap the Get Books icon in the upper right corner. Then tap Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Look at the featured selections or tap Browse or Search.

7 7 of 13 In most cases, you ll have a title or author in mind, so tap Search. You will see a basic search box where you can enter keywords, a title, or an author. Click the magnifying glass to initiate the search. Since we are looking for particular file format types that are compatible with the Overdrive App, performing an Advanced Search is more effective. Tap Advanced Search. This is the Advanced Search screen. You can complete one or more fields, but typically you ll enter the title or author name and pick the format type. If you are searching for a phrase, it helps to put quotes around the words to be more exact. Adjust the format to EPUB ebook (unless you want to download an audiobook, then choose MP3). Go to the bottom of the page and tap Search.

8 8 of 13 A search results page will display. There will be an Icon in the upper right hand corner of the item. If this icon is black (A) the item is available. If the icon is grayed out (B) you may choose to place a request. A B TIP: There are Audiobooks and ebooks in Overdrive. Look at the icon in the top right corner; if it is an icon of headphones then it is an Audiobook and if it is an icon of an open book then it is an ebook. When you find a book that you are interested in and it is available to check out, tap the cover picture. Then tap more to open a page with more detailed information. Make sure the correct format is available for your device. Scroll down the page to see the number of copies available. To check the title out, tap Borrow.

9 9 of 13 Enter the library card number that appears on the back of your card. Omit the letter A if your card begins with A. Then tap Sign in. Tap Settings in order to change your lending period. You may change your settings to default to 14 days. Scroll down to click Save..

10 10 of 13 Tap bookshelf at the top of your screen. Scroll down to tap Download, select Adobe EPUB and tap Confirm & Download. Enjoy your book! If your book does not appear in the app, tap the Home Menu button in the upper left corner of your screen, then tap from the options below. Tap the book cover to read. Place a Hold When you find a book that you are interested in, tap the cover picture and then tap more. If there are no copies available (scroll down to see this), tap Place a Hold. This will add your name to the waiting list. It s free! Click more to view details about the ebook including the number of patrons on the holds list (scroll down to see this).

11 11 of 13 On the next screen you will be prompted to enter in your address (twice). Check the box in front of Automatically borrow this title when it becomes available. Tap Place a Hold. Your hold request has been processed. You will receive an when the title has been automatically checked out for you. To view your position on the wait list, login to your (1) Account and tap (2) Holds. The current list of hold requests will display. You can see where in the queue you stand and which you have on file. 1 2 You can also edit your and remove your hold request by tapping on the appropriate area. Renew an Item (optional) Remember every ebook you borrow from the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is automatically returned at the end of the loan period. However, you can renew an item if there are no holds currently on the item. Here s how it works: Tap the home button in the Overdrive App. Then Tap Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Next Tap on the Account symbol and make sure you are looking at the Bookshelf view

12 12 of 13 Three days before an item expires, a Renew Link will appear below the expiration date. IF it is in GREEN, the item is eligible for renewal. IF it is GRAYED OUT, the item is NOT eligible for renewal, but you can place a hold request on it. Once you click a green renewal link you will see a confirmation screen. Click the Renew button. You will be taken back to your bookshelf view and now there will be a Renew checkmark. You will get an after your original loan period expires. You must follow the instructions and click on the link in the to renew (or basically check out the book again) for another loan period. If you click on a grayed out renew link you will see this Click on the link to place a hold on the item. See Place a Hold instructions in this handout. At any time you can click on Holds and see what items are set to renew, what items you have on a waiting list, and what number you are in the queue.

13 Return an Item Early 13 of Go to your Bookshelf in OverDrive app. 2. Tap and hold on the cover of the book you want to return early. 3. Tap Return. 4. Tap Yes.