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Overdrive Tutorial Series - Audiobook

Jessica VenturoFebruary 3 & 10, 2011Norfolk Public Library

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Agenda

Part 1

1. Overview

2. Digital Rights, Audiobook Formats, and Compatible Devices

3. DemonstrationBrowse, Check Out, & Download

4. Homework: Try it out!

Part 2

5. Troubleshooting

6. Help Resources

7. My Account

8. DemonstrationMobile Application

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What is the OverDrive service?

Browse Check Out Download

How does it work? Browse, check out, and download with your library

card … anytime, anywhere! Download to a Windows® or Mac® computer … and

popular smartphones. Transfer to devices like the Apple® iPod and Sony®

Reader™. Accessibility features included for the visually

impaired.

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What's available?

Audiobooks: A recorded reading of a book that can be downloaded and enjoyed on a computer or portable

device.WMA, MP3

eBooks: A text-based digital book that can be downloaded and read on a computer or portable device.

EPUB, PDF

Come back February 17th and 24th to learn more about Bibliomation’s eBook collection!

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What do I need to get started?

Computer or Smartphone.Windows or Mac … or Android, Blackberry, iPhone, Windows Mobile.

Library card. Free software. Internet connection.

Required Free Software: Download from the Home Page of your library's Virtual Branch website.

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OverDrive downloads are easy as 1 … 2 … 3 !

Browse … Check Out … Download …

and enjoy!

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OverDrive Media Console

For Windows & Mac:

Download and listen on the computer.

Transfer to a compatible device.

Burn many audio titles to CD.

For Smartphones:

Download and listen on the device.

Features:

Choose playback speed.

Custom bookmarking.

Click to resume.

A one-time security upgrade is required for Windows users to enjoy

audiobooks.

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Digital Rights

Digital Rights Management technology helps protect titles from unlawful sharing.

Every digital title has digital rights – or permissions – set by the publisher. The permissions outline what you can do with the title after download.

Shiver

Digital Rights Information

Burn to CD: Permitted

Transfer to device: PermittedTransfer to Apple device: Permitted

Public performance: Not permittedFile-sharing: Not permittedPeer-to-peer usage: Not permitted

All copies of this title, including those transferred to portable devices and other media, must be deleted or destroyed at the end of the lending period.

This title can be transferred to iPods®/iPhones™ using OverDrive Media Console (v3.2 or newer) for Windows.

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Should I choose WMA or MP3 Audiobooks?

WMA MP3

Plays on …

File size 15 – 18 Mb 30 – 36 Mb

Download speed Faster Slower

What is an MP3 Player? Even though we commonly call any portable

player an 'MP3 Player' … more accurately an MP3 Player is a device that only plays MP3 files. It

does not support WMA.What is a WMA Player? A WMA player is a device that supports protected WMA (Windows Media

Audio) files.

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What formats can I enjoy?

Computer

If you have … OverDrive Media Console

Windows

Mac

Smartphone

If you have … OverDrive Media Console Mobile

Android

Blackberry

iPhone / iPad / iPod touch

Windows Mobile

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What formats can I enjoy?

Windows + Device

If you have … OverDrive Media Console

Apple device

WMA device

MP3 deviceMac +

Device

If you have … OverDrive Media Console

Apple device

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Demonstration

bibliomation.lib.overdrive.com

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Try this …

Homework…Try it Out!

Browse, Check Out, Download.

Place a hold / Retrieve a hold.

Transfer / Burn.

Find a compatible device.

Locate the Support email for users.

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Help Resources

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Help Resources

Help link: The best resource for Frequently Asked Questions!

Quick Start Guide: Get started in three easy steps.

Guided Tour: Self-paced guides. How to browse, check out, and download digital titles.

User Support: Email your library's support team for assistance. A link is provided on the main help page of the Virtual Branch website.

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Common Questions

Should I choose WMA or MP3?

How many hours of audio will fit on my

device?Can I download in the library?

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What is the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade?

Windows Computers: First-time users of OverDrive Media Console will be prompted to complete a one-time security upgrade for Windows Media Player.

Follow the prompts to complete the upgrade.

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How many hours of audio will fit on my device?

Storage WMA Parts MP3 Parts

256 MB = 12 6

512 MB = 24 12

1 GB = 48 24

2 GB = 96 48

10 GB = 480 240

20 GB = 960 480

Each 'Part' of an Audiobook is approximately 1 hour.