v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 1 OverDrive Download Station OverDrive Download Station is software that enables a public Internet station to also serve as a self-service download kiosk. This class will help prepare staff to demonstrate OverDrive Download Station and answer basic questions from users. Contact:

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 2 Agenda 1. Introduction to OverDrive Download Station.  What a user will need.  How it works.  User / Staff benefits.  Placement. 2. Step by Step. 3. Resources.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 3 What is OverDrive Download Station?  Self-service download station for OverDrive audiobooks and music.  Users can bring a portable device to the library and browse, check out, and download right to their device!  A built-in wizard tests portable devices for compatibility with OverDrive media. OverDrive Download Station software is compatible with Windows ® computers. The workstation can still be available for public Internet use. Direct transfer to iPod ® !

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 4 What a User will Need 1. A valid library card. 2. A supported device. 3. Access to your library's OverDrive Download Station. Choose from a wide variety of devices including: Audio players, Smartphones, and Apple devices.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 5 How Download Station Works 1. Connect a device. 2. Check out an audio title. 3. Download & transfer to the device. 4. Sign out of the account. That's all there is to it!

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 6 User / Staff Benefits User Benefits  Provides access to audiobook and music downloads for users who don't have Internet service.  Users take advantage of the library's bandwidth for faster downloads.  Self-Service. Staff Benefits  Limited staff involvement.  Can be used as a training and demonstration tool for users and staff.  Promotes your OverDrive service in the library. Lee County Library System (FL)

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 7 Lee County Library System (FL) Placement Suggestions Grab attention with great placement for OverDrive Download Station.  Next to catalog-searching computers.  In high-traffic areas.  Near the audio / visual department. San Diego Public Library (CA)

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 8 Demonstration

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 9 OverDrive Download Station Resources

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page Apple devices must be Windows-formatted. (i.e. User syncs their Apple device with a Windows computer at home.) Note: The Apple iPhone is not compatible with OverDrive Download Station. 2. User must enable ' Manually Manage Music ' setting from their home computer.  Connect their Apple device to their home (Windows) computer.  Open iTunes. Click the device link on the left hand sidebar.  Check the 'Manually manage music…' box.  Click the 'Apply' button. 3. Formats OverDrive Download Station will transfer to an Apple device …  MP3 Audiobooks  WMA Audiobooks TIPS: iPod Users Prompt from Download Station when 'Manually Manage Music' is NOT enabled.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 11 System Requirements

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 12 Performance Performance is based on:  Internet bandwidth.  Speed of the library PC.  Transfer rate of the user's device.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 13 OverDrive Download Station Usage Report View OverDrive Download Station Usage Charts in Content Reserve  Keep track of checkout activity for OverDrive Download Station by day, month, publisher, format, title, subject, and branch. Need a login for Content Reserve? Contact the coordinator of the OverDrive service at your library / consortium. Need a login for Content Reserve? Contact the coordinator of the OverDrive service at your library / consortium.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 14 User Support Look for the 'Help' button on the OverDrive Download Station wizard. Support from the Help Page.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 15 Contact Us  Collection Assistance:  Training:  Partner Services / Promotion:  Support: Support for library staff. Please do not share this with users. Users should contact support via the link on the main Help Page of your library's Virtual Branch Website. Plus, connect with us!

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 16 Appendix OverDrive Download Station Step by Step

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 17 Step 1: Connect / Test your device Before getting started a user can test their device.  Learn more about devices under 'Find more information...'  Click 'Test your device for compatibility' to test a device for compatibility with WMA audio. Note: WMA audio will only play on devices that support protected WMA files. MP3 audio will play on most devices. 3. Next, choose 'To find out if your MP3 player is compatible with OverDrive WMA … click here'. 4. A wizard will open. Connect the device. Click 'Next' to continue.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 18 Step 1: Connect / Test your device  OverDrive Download Station will search for the device.  If you see this message, disconnect and reconnect the device. Wait a moment, then click 'Retry'.  If this message is displayed again, the device may not be compatible with WMA audio. For more information, please see:

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 19 Step 1: Connect / Test your device  If the device is recognized, the 'Confirm' screen will be displayed.  Click 'Next' to begin downloading the test file.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 20 Step 1: Connect / Test your device  The test file will first download and then transfer to the device.  When complete the 'Success' screen will be displayed.  Click 'Finish'. Almost done! Next, the user will need to test the files for playback.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 21 Step 1: Connect / Test your device Ready to test? 1. Disconnect the device. 2. Listen to the file(s) on the device.  OverDrive Audiobooks Success Message.  OverDrive Music Success Message. 3. If playback is normal then the device supports OverDrive WMA Audiobooks and Music. If a test file does not play correctly, please see our list of incompatible devices for more information: If a test file does not play correctly, please see our list of incompatible devices for more information:

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 22 Step 2: Check out an audio title  Browse / search your library's Virtual Branch website for titles.  Check out with a library card. Watch 'Plays On' icons to confirm a title is compatible with your device.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 23 Step 3: Download & transfer to your device Click the 'Download' button... The wizard opens.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 24 Step 3: Download & transfer to your device Select parts....

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 25 Step 3: Download & transfer to your device The download begins …  The wizard will check for available storage on the device.  Depending on the device, a user may have the option to delete titles if the device is full.

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 26 Step 3: Download & transfer to your device Click 'Finish' and disconnect the device. Enjoy the title on-the-go!

v | © OverDrive, Inc | Page 27 Step 4: Sign out of your account Before leaving OverDrive Download Station, be sure to sign out.