Did you get an e-reader or tablet over the holidays and can't figure out how to download e-books to it? This will describe how to download from OverDrive to a variety of devices.

1. Presented by: Kathy Petlewski
Plymouth District Library
2013

2.  Different kinds of e-books
 Different technologies used with e-readers
 Downloading e-books from the Library
 Troubleshooting problems
 Free e-books in our Library Catalog
 Getting additional help!

3.  E-books that are viewed online only. These are not
available if you are not connected to the Internet.
 E-books that may be viewed either online or
downloaded to your computer & e-reader. (Project
Gutenberg & some free Google books)
 E-books that are designed to be downloaded and read
off-line on your e-readers. (Overdrive and those
purchased from Amazon or Barnes and Noble)

4.  E-ink readers – Least expensive, black & white
only, limited or no browser, long battery life.
 Color e-readers from Amazon (Kindles) or Barnes and
Noble (Nooks).
 Color tablets from 3rd party vendors such as Google
Nexus, Samsung Galaxy, Apple iPad.
 Smart phones that have good displays.

5.  PDL is part of a 24-member consortium for e-books
and audio e-books.
 These books are provided by OverDrive in several
formats: EPUB, Kindle & PDF for e-readers and WMA &
MP3 for iPods and MP3 players.
 E-books are single user licenses, so you must place a
hold on books that are “checked out” electronically.
 Books are checked out for either 7 or 14 days

6.  Not every book published is also sold in e-book format.
 Not every e-book sold on Amazon or Barnes and Noble
is available to license to libraries.
 Only a few major publishers will work with OverDrive
at this time.
 Cost of licensing e-books & e-audiobooks is much
higher to libraries than individuals. (Average cost of a
Gresham book is $85. Average cost of an e-audiobook
is $95.)

7.  PDL purchases additional
copies of popular books
that are available ONLY to
our residents.
 You MUST log in first to see
if a book is an Advantage
title.
 Waiting list is much shorter
than you see!
 We now own over 500
titles.

8. Path A: I have a Nook original, Nook Simple Touch, Nook GlowLight or other e-
reader using EPUB format.
Path B: I have a Nook Color, Nook Tablet, Nook HD or HD Plus
Path C: I have an iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone, Android Tablet or smart phone.
Path D: I have a Kindle Keyboard, Kindle Touch, Kindle Paper White or other
traditional e-ink Kindle.
Path E: I have a Kindle Fire, Fire 2, or Fire HD.
Coming Soon: I have a tablet device with full web browser. (OverDrive’s See
Book, Read Book)

9. Some Nooks, Sony, Kobos, Pandigitals &
Literatis
 Download Adobe Digital Editions to your
computer.
 Authorize Digital Editions to computer.
 Plug in e-reader with USB cord and authorize it to
same account.
 Login to OverDrive web site with library card #.
 Select book in EPUB format & check it out.
 Click on Download button and select RUN.
 This opens Adobe Digital Editions program and
book title should load on screen.
 Drag the book cover with your mouse to the left
side of screen and drop on your device name.

14. Remember –
Select EPUB
for
Nooks, Kobo
s, Sonys
etc, but
select Kindle
format for
your Kindle
devices !

18.  If you have certain Nooks, a Sony eReader, a Kobo
using EPUB, a Literati, a Pandigital or any other e-
reader compatible with OverDrive…
 It’s all about the Digital Rights Management !!
 If you purchase a book from Barnes & Noble or
another online bookstore, you don’t need to worry –
this is only for borrowing from OverDrive.

24.  Get the Nook Color or
Nook HD Tablet
OverDrive “app” from
Barnes & Noble site.
 Once the apps are
installed, you can
download your ebooks
directly to your device
via wifi.

25.  iPads, iPhones, Droids, Tablets, Blackber
ry Phones, Windows 7 phones & other
smart phones.
 Make sure you have wifi enabled.
 Go to the Apps store or Marketplace on
your device.
 Download the free OverDrive Media
Console.

26.  Open the app. and “add a website” by
entering your zip code. This takes you
to the MCLS OverDrive web site.
 Login and select a book in EPUB
format (unless you have the Kindle
app installed.)
 Check it out and click on download
button.
 Your book is now on your device!

27.  Depending on your e-reader, you may have
the option to return early.
 Note: The first time you download
from OverDrive, you will be asked to
create a free account with Adobe for
the Adobe Digital Editions to authorize
the app on your device. This is the
only time you’ll have to do this!

28.  On your computer, go to MCLS OverDrive site.
 Login and search for a book.
 Select your book in Kindle format and check it out.
 Click on Get Kindle Book button.
 This takes you to the Amazon site. Login with your
Amazon account.
 The book should appear on your screen. Click on Get
Library Book.
 If you have wifi available, the book downloads immediately
to your Kindle. If not, the next time you sync it, it will show
up on your device.

29.  On your computer, go to MCLS OverDrive site.
 Login and search for a book.
 Select your book in Kindle format and check it out.
 Click on Get Kindle Book button.
 This takes you to the Amazon site. Login with your Amazon
account.
 The book should appear on your screen. Click on Get
Library Book.
 If you have wifi available, the book downloads immediately
to your Kindle. If not, the next time you sync it, it will show
up on your device.

30.  Amazon takes care of Digital
Rights Management for
Kindles.
 The Kindle apps from Apple
and Android handle the
Digital Rights for your smart
phones, iPads, iPods,
Blackberry etc.

36.  Direct your Kindle Fire browser to
http://plymouthlibrary.org.
 Download E-books & E-Audiobooks.
 From the MCLS page, Login and search for a
book.
 Select your book in Kindle format and check it
out.
 Click on Get Kindle Book button.
 This takes you to the Amazon site. Login
with your Amazon account.
 The book should appear on your screen. Click
on Get Library Book.
 Your ebook has been delivered to your Kindle
Fire. Select the “Sync” option to bring it up
on your screen. Find Sync by clicking on the
settings icon.

37.  Penguin e-books must be downloaded via USB cable to
Kindle devices.
 This does NOT include any Kindle apps for mobile
devices or desktops, so if you can, check out in EPUB
format.
 New instructions for all Kindles -

38.  On the Amazon site, you'll be asked to login with your
Amazon username and password if you're not already
logged in. Once you do so, your selected title will
show up on the page called Get Your Public Library
Loan. Go ahead and click on the yellow Get Library
Book button on the right side of the page.
 Make sure your Kindle is connected to your computer
via USB cable and is turned on.

39.  You will be asked which Kindle device you wish to
transfer the book to. Select yours and click Download
When prompted, “Save” the file to a folder on your PC
that you will remember. !
 After downloading, open Windows Explorer. Your
Kindle will appear as a drive on your computer. Copy
your downloaded file from your computer to your
Kindle's documents folder.
 Disconnect your Kindle from the USB cable. Your book
is now on your device.

40.  1. Your Library Card may have expired or you
have a large number of fines.
 2. You don’t pick up your digital holds within
three days of being notified.
 3. If your book doesn’t completely download
– you get three tries!
 4. Contact Support with questions. These
are routed to PDL support.

41.  Will be identified as either ebooks or eaudio !

44.  Ask at Reader’s Advisory Desk on Main Level
 E-Reader User Group meets on the 3rd
Thursday of each month at 7 pm in the
Computer Lab on the Upper Level.
 Classes are regularly scheduled in the
Computer Lab – check the monthly schedule.
 Call us for an appointment.

45. Thanks for attending tonight!