What is available through Overdrive?

• eBooks in the Adobe Reader format

• eBooks in the Mobipocket Reader format

• Audiobooks

• Music

• Video

 Do I need special software on my computer to download digital materials from the Overdrive site?

Yes.  Personal computers or portable devices require free software available on the Kentucky Libraries Unbound website.

·         Adobe Reader for reading Adobe eBooks

·         Mobipocket Reader for reading Mobipocket eBooks

·         Overdrive Media Console 1.0 or higher for audiobooks

·         Overdrive Media Console 1.0 of higher for music

·         Overdrive Media Console 2.0 or higher for videos.

 How do I find a digital item?

Click on the Digital Media link from http://www.scottpublib.org/.  Proceed to Overdrive by following its link, and then search the collection of available titles.

 Do I need an Overdrive account to access digital materials?

You may search and listen, read, and view a free preview of most digital materials.  But, to download to your PC or supported portable device, you will need a Scott County Public Library card.

 How long does it take to download an Overdrive digital item?

Download time depends on the file size and connection speed.  You will see an estimate when you check-out.

 Can I listen to or view digital item on portable devices?

Yes.  Digital items are compatible with a wide range of portable listening devices, such as portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone device.

 Please see http://www.overdrive.com/DeviceResourceCenter/ for a list of compatible devices.

 How many titles can I check-out simultaneously?

Ten (10).  You may put up to twelve (12) titles in you’re eCart at the same time.  Placing a title in your eCart is like placing it on temporary reserve; as long as the title is in your eCart, it will remain available for you to check-out for 30 minutes after you have placed it there.

How long do digital titles check-out?

Twenty-one (21) days. 

 Can I renew digital items?

Your items cannot be renewed, but you can check them out again if they are available when your checkout expires.

Can I place a title on hold?

Yes.  You can place up to ten (10) titles on hold at a given time.

How will I be notified when a hold is available?

Once the title becomes available for checkout, you will receive an email indicating the title is available.  This email will contain instruction on checking the item out.  If two (2) days elapse from the time you receive the notice, and you have not yet checked-out the title, it will return to the library’s collection.

 Can I burn an audiobook to a CD?

Some titles may be burned to CD.  This will be noted on the item’s record.

 Can I download digital titles to public computers at my library?

No.  Security on Scott County Public Library computers will not allow downloads.

 How do I return a borrowed item?

You do not need to return a borrowed item. Once the lending period has elapsed, the title is automatically 'returned' to the library. Although the file(s) will remain on your machine, the file(s) will no longer be accessible.

 Are download files automatically removed from my computer when the checkout period expires?

No, you must delete them.

 How do I delete an Adobe eBook from my computer?

If you are using version 6:

1.      Open Adobe Reader and go to File > My Bookshelf.

2.      Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to delete.

3.      Click on the clock in the upper-right corner of the cover image.  A pop-up box will display the eBook expiration date.

4.      Click the 'Delete' button in the pop-up box.

If you are using version 7:

1.      Open Adobe Reader and go to File > Digital Editions > My Digital Editions.

2.      Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to delete.

3.      Click on the clock in the upper-right corner of the cover image.  A pop-up box will display the eBook expiration date.

4.      Click the 'Delete' button in the pop-up box.

 How do I delete a Mobipocket eBook from my computer or portable device?

1. Open Mobipocket Reader and go to File > My Library.

2. Locate the eBook you wish to delete.

3. Click the 'Properties' link below the eBook. A pop-up box will display information about the eBook.

4. Click the 'Delete' button in the pop-up box.

 How do I delete an Overdrive Media Console item from my computer or portable device?

1. Open OverDrive Media Console.

2. Locate the item you wish to delete in the 'Media Library'.

3. Click the title to select it and then click the 'Delete' button.

 May I return a digital item early?

Only Adobe® eBooks may be returned early.

If you are using Adobe Reader 6: 

1.      Open Adobe Reader® and go to File > My Bookshelf.

2.      Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to return. Right-click on the image and choose the 'Return to Lender' option. The ‘Document Expiration’ dialog box is displayed.

3.      In the 'Document Expiration' dialog box, click option 'Return to Lender'.

*Note that clicking option 'OK' will simply close the dialog box without returning the book.  The eBook will be returned from your account, and checked back into the library collection.

If you are using Adobe Reader 7:

1.      Open Adobe Reader® and go to File > Digital Editions > My Digital Editions.

2.      Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to return. Right-click on the image and choose the 'Return to Lender' option.  The 'Document Expiration' dialog box is displayed.

3.      In the 'Document Expiration' dialog box, click option 'Return to Lender'.

*Note that clicking option 'OK' will simply close the dialog box without returning the book.  The eBook will be returned from your account, and checked back into the library collection.

 Can I download a digital item to a MAC?

No.

 Can I download a digital title to an iPod or other unsupported devices?

Overdrive can not support iPods because they do not support the Digital Rights Management protection required by Overdrive.  However, a workaround is available at  http://www.winnefox.org/er/Overdrive/ipod.html.