v.2010 | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 1 v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 1v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 1 Learn how to browse, borrow and enjoy OverDrive titles from your school system’s digital library website. Sanford Middle School Welcome to OverDrive!

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 2 Agenda 1. Overview: School Digital Library  Your collection  Your website  Read in browser  Download to device  Account settings & themes  FAQs 2. Demonstration  Browse  Borrow  Enjoy

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 3 Our OverDrive digital library How does it work? 1. Borrow and enjoy using your student ID. 2. Read in browser with OverDrive Read.OverDrive Read 3. Download to computers, tablets, and mobile devices. 4. Transfer to devices like the Apple ® iPod ® and Barnes & Noble Nook®.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 4 What's in our collection? 1. eBooks: Text, images, and full color graphics, all optimized to read from a screen. 2. Audiobooks: Professionally narrated books, stories, and educational titles.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 5 Our Home page Account Help Search Formats Availability Add to Wish List

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 6 Borrow One-click samples and borrowing Share with a friend

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 7 Enjoy Read in browser Download other formats

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 8 OverDrive Read Instantly sample and read eBooks  No set up required.  Read in browser.  Read online and offline.  Customize the font, size, justification, spacing and theme.  Reading position, bookmarks, notes and highlights sync across sessions and devices.  Works best with Chrome, Firefox, IE10 and Safari.* *OverDrive Read Basic version for older browsers (IE 7, 8, 9). For more information, visit

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 9 Download to your mobile device Get the free mobile app from any OverDrive-powered site, as well as: Enjoy EPUB eBooks and MP3 audiobooks with the OverDrive Media Console.OverDrive Media Console

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 10 Kindle apps and devices Kindle devices (Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD) ► Read in browser with OverDrive Read.OverDrive Read ► Download the OverDrive Media Console mobile app for EPUB eBooks and MP3 audiobooks.OverDrive Media Console Kindle reading apps (For U.S. library partners) ► Free app for Windows / Mac and mobile devices. ► Bookmarks, notes, and last page read will sync between Kindle devices and apps. ► Read in browser with the Kindle Cloud Reader.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 11 Account settings Choose your theme and default lending options.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 12 Three themes to choose from Fun (elementary theme) Standard (middle school theme) Modern (high school theme)

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 13 Help resources for students Find answers to common questions… ► Graphic step-by-step instructions. ► Links to help articles and videos. ► Links to download Adobe Digital Editions and OverDrive Media Console. ► Device Resource Center. ► Reading levels and scores. ► Contact library staff for support.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 14 Why do I need to enter my birthdate? For more information: For more information:  The first time a student places a hold they will be prompted to enter their date of birth.  Students under age 13 will be required to enter their parent / guardian's address.  The parent / guardian may opt to have the student's address removed.  In this case, the student will not be able to place further holds until the age of 13.  If the parent / guardian never replies, the student will receive an when the title is available for check out.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 15 What’s an Adobe ID? Want to see exactly how it’s done? Watch our videos on OverDrive Help.videos Upon installation of Adobe Digital Editions or the OverDrive Media Console mobile app, users will be prompted to authorize their computer or device with an Adobe ID. Authorizing with an Adobe ID allows a user to access a title on up to 6 computers or devices.