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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:
- Digital WMA Audiobooks in the OverDrive Media Console™ format
- Digital MP3 Audiobooks in the OverDrive Media Console™ format
- Digital video in the OverDrive Media Console™ format
To review system requirements and download free software for your preferred format, click below:
- OverDrive WMA Audiobooks
- OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks
- OverDrive Video
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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 is an OverDrive Video title?
An OverDrive Video title is a digitally-protected video file that has been optimized for download. OverDrive Video titles are built using the Microsoft Windows Media Video format, which greatly enhances the sound quality for desktop viewing and portable device use.
Note that OverDrive Video is a high speed Internet-only product.
To read more about free video 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.
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.
OverDrive Media Console (for OverDrive Video) 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. Note that OverDrive Video is a high speed Internet-only product.
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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, Library2Go 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 Library2Go 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, Library2Go 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 Library2Go Account section.
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How do I get to OverDrive Video titles after I've downloaded them?
To open a video, 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, Library2Go 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 Library2Go Account section.
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Can I download a title multiple times during the checkout period?
If you've misplaced a downloaded title, Library2Go 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 Library2Go Account section.
To reach the Library2Go Account section, click the 'Library2Go Account' link and enter the required login information.
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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 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.
OverDrive Video can be downloaded to multiple computers and transferred to supported portable devices.
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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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Is there a mobile version of this website?
A mobile version of this site is available. The mobile version should display automatically when you access http://library2go.lib.overdrive.com on your mobile device.
If you access this site on your portable device and don't see the mobile version, take the following steps…
- Close the web browser on your device.
- Open a new instance of the browser, and delete cookies.
- Delete temporary Internet files.
- Access http://library2go.lib.overdrive.com again.
The mobile version of the website should be displayed.
You may want to download titles directly to your portable device. Please note…
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What kinds of materials can I check out from the mobile version of this website?
You can browse and check out all of the materials available at this site from the mobile version of the website.
You may want to download titles directly to your portable device. Please note…
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I am trying to access the mobile version of the site on my mobile device, but my Internet browser keeps accessing the standard site. What should I do?
If you access this site on your portable device and don't see the mobile version, take the following steps…
- Close the web browser on your device.
- Open a new instance of the browser, and delete cookies.
- Delete temporary Internet files.
- Access http://library2go.lib.overdrive.com again.
The mobile version of the website should be displayed.
Should you continue to experience problems accessing the site, please email support. In your email be sure to include the device make and model as well as the Internet browser and version that you are using.
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