2. First Things First: Mac Version
• You need a library card from your local library
that participates in the NHDB Consortium. You
might also need a library-specific prefix. Please
check with your local librarian.
• You need free software for your Mac.
• You need a current version of iTunes.
• Let’s get started!
3. OverDrive Media Console
• You must download and install the
OverDrive Media Console for Macs on
your computer before first attempting
to download an audiobook.
5. Download OMC Software
• Note the Mac
System
Requirements.
• Click the
“Download”
button.
6. Download and Run
• Depending on your
browser, software
download and
installation might
vary.
7. Installation
• Using Safari to
download the file...
• The Installer finishes
downloading...
• The OverDrive Media
Console Software is
mounted and a new
Finder window opens
automatically.
• The Installer begins to
run...
13. Update iTunes
• At this time you may wish to check if iTunes is up
to date. You will need a current version of iTunes
to transfer the MP3 audiobook to your iPod.
• Open iTunes >> From the iTunes menu >> Check
for Updates.
15. Your NHDB Account
• Always check with your local public
library for additional information about
logging into the service, as some
libraries assign a prefix to the patron
card number.
16. Logging into NHDB
• Log into the site with your library card number
and perhaps a prefix.
17. MP3 Audiobook Info
• A majority of the audiobooks are in a
Windows-compatible format that are
not compatible with Macs.
• Only MP3 audiobooks without Digital
Rights Management are able to be
downloaded to Macs.
26. Download Progress
• Look at the bottom of the OverDrive Media Console
software screen to see the download progress.
27. TransferRing to iPod
• Highlight the audiobook you want to transfer to your
iPod.
• Click the “Transfer” button.
28. Transferring
• Connect your
iPod.
• Make sure iTunes
is running and
has recognized
your iPod.
• Press “Next.”
29. transferring
• Typically, you’ll
want to transfer all
of the parts of the
audiobook.
• Click “Next.”
• The transfer will
start automatically.
30. Finding the MP3
• The MP3 will be
loaded directly to
your device (not
iTunes) under the
Music file.
31. iTunes & MP3s
• After the transfer, consider making some changes to the
audiobook files; following these steps will enable the
resume playback feature.
• Select the parts, go to the “File” menu >> “Get Info” >>
Change the genre to Audiobook.
• Or Control-Click for “right-click” options.
34. MP3 Moves...
• The MP3 audiobook will now show up
on your iPod under “Books.”
35. More Help
• More troubleshooting advice can be found
through the “Help” link, your local librarian, or
the official NHDB blog:
• http://nhdbooks.blogspot.com