v.10012010 v.11012010 v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2010 2011 Page 1 1 Browse, Check Out, Download Learn how to browse, check out, and download OverDrive media from your library's Virtual Branch website.
Agenda 1. Overview 2. Software 3. Help Resources 4. Common Questions v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 2
Devices Desktop / Laptop Windows Adobe EPUB ebooks Adobe PDF ebooks MP3 Audiobooks WMA Audiobooks WMA Music WMV Video Mobile Devices OverDrive Media Console is available for these popular devices, allowing you to download titles directly to your device. Android BlackBerry iphone / ipad / ipod touch Windows Mobile Mac Adobe EPUB ebooks Adobe PDF ebooks MP3 Audiobooks ebook Readers and Portable Devices These types of devices may support any combination of the above formats. It s always best to check the Overdrive website for a full list of supported devices! Full list of supported devices for the Overdrive service: http://overdrive.com/resources/drc/ v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 3
What is the OverDrive service? Browse Check Out Download How does it work? Browse, check out, and download with your library card anytime, anywhere! Download to a Windows or Mac computer and popular mobile devices. Transfer to devices like the Apple ipod and Sony Reader. Accessibility features included for the visually impaired. v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 4
What's in your collection? ebooks: A text-based digital book. EPUB / PDF. Audiobooks: A recorded reading of a book. WMA / MP3. v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 5
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Free software OverDrive Media Console Windows Audiobooks Mac MP3 audiobooks. Android and iphone / ipad MP3 audiobooks and EPUB ebooks. BlackBerry MP3 audiobooks. Windows Mobile Audiobooks Adobe Digital Editions Windows and Mac EPUB and PDF ebooks. v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 7
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Reservations / Holds... plus, Always Available titles If all copies of a title are checked out, place a hold. Titles listed as 'always available' will never require a hold! v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 9
Digital Rights Digital Rights Management technology helps protect titles from unlawful sharing. Every digital title has digital rights or permissions set by the publisher. The permissions outline what a user can do with the title after download. Shiver Sample Audiobook Sample ebook This title can be transferred to ipods /iphones using OverDrive Media Console (v3.2 or newer) for Windows. Digital Rights Information Burn to CD: Permitted Transfer to device: Permitted Transfer to Apple device: Permitted Public performance: Not permitted File-sharing: Not permitted Peer-to-peer usage: Not permitted Digital Rights Information Copy: allowed, but limited to 21 times every 7 days Print: allowed, but limited to 21 pages every 7 days All copies of this title, including those transferred to portable devices and other media, must be deleted or destroyed at the end of the lending period. v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 10
Help resources Help link: The best resource for Frequently Asked Questions! UNDER THE HELP LINK: Quick Start Guide: Get started in three easy steps. Guided Tour: Self-paced guides. How to browse, check out, and download digital titles. User Support: Email your library's support team for assistance. A link is provided on the main help page of the Virtual Branch website. v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 11
v.10012010 v.11012010 v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2010 2011 Page 12 12 Should I choose WMA or MP3? Can I download in the library? How many hours of audio will fit on my device? Common Questions
What is the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade? Windows Computers: First-time users of OverDrive Media Console will be prompted to complete a onetime security upgrade for Windows Media Player. Follow the prompts to complete the upgrade. v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 13
How do I complete Adobe Activation? First-time ebook users will be prompted to activate their computer or device. Authorize the computer or device with an Adobe ID. If you do not have an Adobe ID: 1. Create one on Adobe.com. 2. Return to the software and authorize the computer or device with the new ID. Authorizing with an Adobe ID allows a user to download to their computer(s) or mobile device(s) and transfer to ebook reader(s) when registered with the same Adobe ID. v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 14
Should I choose WMA or MP3 Audiobooks? WMA MP3 Plays on File size 15 18 Mb 30 36 Mb Download speed Faster Slower Notes: A WMA device is a portable player that plays protected WMA files. An MP3 device only plays MP3 files. Visit OverDrive's Device Resource Center to view compatible devices and the formats they support. v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 15
What formats can I enjoy? v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 16
What formats can I enjoy? v.02152011 OverDrive, Inc. 2011 Page 17