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What kinds of materials can I check out from this website?
We are pleased to offer the following types of materials for checkout and download from this website:
- eBooks in the Adobe® Digital Editions EPUB format
- eBooks in the Adobe® Digital Editions PDF format
- Digital WMA Audiobooks in the OverDrive Media Console™ format
- Digital MP3 Audiobooks in the OverDrive Media Console™ format
To download free software for your preferred format, and to review system requirements and instructions for download, click on the link below:
- Adobe EPUB eBooks
- Adobe PDF eBooks
- OverDrive WMA Audiobooks
- OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks
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What is an 'eBook'?
'eBook' is short for 'electronic book', a digital version of a print book that has been optimized for on-screen reading. eBooks are available in a variety of different formats.
To read more about free eBook software, click below:
To review system requirements and instructions for download, click below:
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What is an OverDrive WMA Audiobook?
An OverDrive WMA Audiobook title is a digitally-protected audiobook that has been optimized for download. OverDrive WMA Audiobook titles are built using the Microsoft® Windows Media® Audio format, which greatly enhances the sound quality for desktop listening, play of CD copies (where permitted by the publisher), and portable device use.
To read more about free digital audiobook software, click on the link below:
To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below:
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What is an OverDrive MP3 Audiobook?
An OverDrive MP3 Audiobook title is an audiobook that has been optimized for download. OverDrive MP3 Audiobook titles are compatible with many different devices including most cell phones, PDAs, and MP3 players.
To read more about free digital audiobook software, click on the link below:
To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below:
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What software do I need to use the content at this site?
In order to borrow and use a specific format of digital media, you must download and install the appropriate software.
For Adobe EPUB eBooks, Adobe Digital Editions is available for desktop and laptop computers. For more information on Adobe Digital Editions, click here.
For Adobe PDF eBooks, Adobe Digital Editions is available for desktop and laptop computers. For more information on Adobe Digital Editions, click here.
OverDrive Media Console (for OverDrive WMA Audiobooks) is available for desktop and laptop computers with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Mobile operating systems. For more information on OverDrive Media Console, click here.
OverDrive Media Console (for OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks) is available for desktop and laptop computers with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Mobile, and Mac operating systems. For more information on OverDrive Media Console, click here.
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How do I get to Adobe® eBook titles after I've downloaded them?
Follow these steps to access Adobe eBooks after download...
- Open Adobe Digital Editions.
- Select the 'Library View' icon (in the upper left corner).
The Adobe Digital Editions library is displayed.
- Under the 'Bookshelves' heading, select 'Borrowed'.
- Click the desired eBook.
- Click the 'Item Options' arrow (in the upper left corner of the selected eBook).
- Select 'Open Item' to open the eBook.
Note that Adobe eBooks can be downloaded three times. If you should need to download an Adobe eBook a fourth time, please contact support to reactivate the download link. In your email, please provide your library card number as well as the title of the book you wish to download again.
Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Library Connection maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checkouts'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Checkouts feature by clicking on the 'My Checkouts' link in the My Account section.
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How do I get to OverDrive WMA Audiobook titles after I've downloaded them?
To open an audiobook, open OverDrive Media Console and double-click the desired title in the 'Media Library'.
Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Library Connection maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checkouts'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Checkouts feature by clicking on the 'My Checkouts' link in the My Account section.
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How do I get to OverDrive MP3 Audiobook titles after I've downloaded them?
To open an audiobook, open OverDrive Media Console and double-click the desired title in the 'Media Library'.
Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Library Connection maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checkouts'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Checkouts feature by clicking on the 'My Checkouts' link in the My Account section.
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Can I download a title multiple times during the checkout period?
If you've misplaced a downloaded title, Library Connection maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checkouts'. During the lending period, you can re-download from the My Checkouts feature by clicking on the 'My Checkouts' link in the My Account section.
To reach the My Account section, click the 'My Account' link and enter the required login information.
(Please note that Adobe eBooks can be downloaded three times. If you should need to download an Adobe eBook a fourth time, please contact support to reactivate the download link. In your email, please provide your library card number as well as the title of the book you wish to download again.)
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What happens to an Adobe eBook title once I have finished with it?
Downloaded files remain on your computer (even after they have expired) until you manually delete them.
To delete an expired Adobe eBook…
- Open Adobe Digital Editions.
- Select the 'Library View' icon (in the upper left corner).
The Adobe Digital Editions Library is displayed.
- Under the 'Bookshelves' heading, select 'Borrowed'.
- Click the desired eBook.
- Click the 'Item Options' arrow (in the upper left corner of the selected eBook).
- Select 'Delete Item'.
The title is deleted.
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What happens to an OverDrive title once I have finished with it?
OverDrive Media Console prompts you to delete expired titles. You can delete OverDrive titles at any time.
To delete OverDrive titles using OverDrive Media Console…
- Open OverDrive Media Console.
- Select the item you wish to delete in the 'Media Library'.
- Click the 'Delete' button.
The title is deleted.
To delete OverDrive titles using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile…
- Open OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
- Select the item you wish to delete in the 'Media Library'.
- Click Menu > Delete and click 'Yes' to confirm.
The title is deleted.
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Can I use the materials I check out from this site on multiple computers?
This depends on the format…
- If you are using Adobe eBooks…
Adobe Digital Editions does not allow borrowed titles to be transferred to multiple computers. However, if you activate Adobe Digital Editions using an Adobe ID, you are able to download a single Adobe eBook on up to 6 computers that have been activated using the same Adobe ID.
- If you are using OverDrive media…
OverDrive WMA Audiobooks can be downloaded to multiple computers, transferred to supported portable devices, and burned to CD (where permitted by the publisher).
OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks can be downloaded to multiple computers, transferred to supported portable devices, and burned to CD.
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Can I download and play OverDrive titles on a Windows Mobile® device?
You can download and play OverDrive titles on a Windows Mobile device using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile. To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile, click here.
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What is an enhanced title?
Enhanced titles are accompanied by supplemental material provided by the publisher. Once you have checked out an enhanced title, you will be able to download the title as well as the supplemental material. Note that an enhanced title only counts as a single checkout.
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How do I know if a title is enhanced?
Enhanced titles are clearly labeled with the designation '[ENHANCED]'.
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I'm interested in an enhanced title but I really only want one of the files. Do I have to download both?
No. You need only download the file in which you are interested.
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I'm thinking about checking out an enhanced title. Will it count as one or two checkouts?
An enhanced title counts as a single checkout.
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How can I tell the format of the supplemental file that comes with an enhanced title? How will I know what software I need to use it?
The file format of the supplemental file is indicated at the title details page (click the link '[ENHANCED]'). Additionally, the file format is recapped on the My Checkouts page. At the My Checkouts page, you'll also find a link to the download instructions for the software required to use the supplemental file.
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