How to Download Audio & eBooks from most libraries…

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..