2. Logging in to Overdrive
1) Using your computer, visit http://nm.lib.overdrive.com or select the
Overdrive logo on our webpage: www.cityofcarlsbadnm.com/library.cfm
2) Select “Account”
3) Select “Carlsbad Public Library” from the drop-down list and enter in your
library card number (14-digits) and your 10-digit phone number.
4) Congratulations! You should now be in your account and are ready to
begin checking out Overdrive eBooks and audios.
3. Checking out your eTitle
1) Locate a title that you would like to check out.
2) Once you locate your title, you will be offered an option to
borrow (or “Place Hold” if it is not available).
3) Select
to begin the checkout process.
4. Checking out your eTitle
You should now see the title you “borrowed” on your
bookshelf (you should be routed to your bookshelf automatically. If
not, select the Account icon
located at the top of your screen.
5. Transferring eBooks to your Device using ePub
1) On your computer, log into Adobe Digital
Editions and select “Authorize”
If you have not loaded Adobe Digital
Editions, please go to:
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/download.html.
If you are installing Adobe digital editions for
the first time, you will be prompted to register
for an Adobe ID.
2) Plug in your device.
3) Click on the drop down menu. You should
see a list of available formats. Select “Adobe
EPUB eBooks,” then “Confirm &
Download.)”
6. Transferring eBooks to your Device using ePub
You should now see a box pop up that asks if you would
like to open or save the file. Select “Open” and “OK.”
You will now see the eTitle downloading into Adobe Digital
Editions.
7. Transferring eBooks to your Device using
ePub
On the left hand side of your screen, you should see
your device.
8. Transferring eBooks to your Device using
ePub
Right-click on the eTitle, it will bring up a menu. Select
“Copy Computer Device,” then device name (ex. Nook
Simple Touch).
Once you may now unplug your device from the computer
and enjoy your eTitle.
