'eBook' is short for 'electronic book', a digital version of a print book that has been optimized for on-screen reading. eBooks are available in a variety of different formats.
To read more about free eBook software, click below:
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:
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:
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:
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.
How do I get to Adobe® eBook titles after I've downloaded them?
Follow these steps to access Adobe eBooks after download...
Open Adobe Digital Editions.
Select the 'Library View' icon (in the upper left corner).
The Adobe Digital Editions library is displayed.
Under the 'Bookshelves' heading, select 'Borrowed'.
Click the desired eBook.
Click the 'Item Options' arrow (in the upper left corner of the selected eBook).
Select 'Open Item' to open the eBook.
Note that Adobe eBooks can be downloaded three times. If you should need to download an Adobe eBook a fourth time, please contact support to reactivate the download link. In your email, please provide your library card number as well as the title of the book you wish to download again.
Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Springfield-Greene County Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checked Out Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Checked Out Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Checked Out Titles' link in the My e-account section.
How do I get to Mobipocket® eBook titles after I've downloaded them?
The steps taken to access Mobipocket eBooks vary by Mobipocket Reader version…
If you have Mobipocket Reader 5 or 6…
Open Mobipocket Reader.
Select 'eBooks' on the left hand navigation pane.
Mobipocket Reader displays the list of eBooks available in the Mobipocket library.
Click on the desired eBook to open it.
Alternatively, use Windows Explorer to browse to the desired Mobipocket eBook file on your computer (on Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP, Mobipocket eBooks are stored in My Documents > My eBooks by default. On Windows Vista (or newer), Mobipocket eBooks are stored in Documents > My eBooks by default), and right-click the file. Choose option 'Open With' and select Mobipocket Reader.
If you have Mobipocket Reader 4…
Open Mobipocket Reader.
Go to File > My Library.
The Mobipocket Reader Library displays the list of eBooks available in the Mobipocket library.
Click on the desired eBook to open it.
Alternatively, open Mobipocket Reader and go to File > Open. Browse to the desired Mobipocket file and double-click it to open it in Mobipocket Reader.
Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Springfield-Greene County Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checked Out Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Checked Out Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Checked Out Titles' link in the My e-account section.
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, Springfield-Greene County Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checked Out Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Checked Out Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Checked Out Titles' link in the My e-account section.
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, Springfield-Greene County Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checked Out Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Checked Out Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Checked Out Titles' link in the My e-account section.
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, Springfield-Greene County Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checked Out Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Checked Out Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Checked Out Titles' link in the My e-account section.
Can I download a title multiple times during the checkout period?
If you've misplaced a downloaded title, Springfield-Greene County Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Checked Out Titles'. During the lending period, you can re-download from the My Checked Out Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Checked Out Titles' link in the My e-account section.
To reach the My e-account section, click the 'My e-account' link and enter the required login information.
(Please note that Adobe eBooks can be downloaded three times. If you should need to download an Adobe eBook a fourth time, please contact support to reactivate the download link. In your email, please provide your library card number as well as the title of the book you wish to download again.)
What happens to a Mobipocket eBook title once I have finished with it?
Downloaded files remain on your computer (even after they have expired) until you manually delete them. The steps taken to delete titles vary by Mobipocket Reader version…
To delete an expired Mobipocket eBook file using Mobipocket 6...
Open Mobipocket Reader and select the 'eBooks' screen.
Right-click on the eBook you wish to delete and select 'Delete'.
The 'Mobipocket Reader' dialog box is displayed and prompts you to confirm that you want to delete the title.
Click 'OK' The title is deleted.
To delete an expired Mobipocket eBook file using Mobipocket 4 or 5...
Open Mobipocket Reader and go to File > My Library.
Locate the eBook you wish to delete. Click the 'Properties' link below the eBook. A dialog box displays information about the eBook.
In the dialog box, click the 'Delete' button.
The title is deleted.
Can I use the materials I check out from this site on multiple computers?
This depends on the format…
If you are using Adobe eBooks…
Adobe Digital Editions does not allow borrowed titles to be transferred to multiple computers. However, if you activate Adobe Digital Editions using an Adobe ID, you are able to download a single Adobe eBook on up to 6 computers that have been activated using the same Adobe ID.
If you are using Mobipocket eBooks…
You can read Mobipocket eBooks on 3 machines. You need to install Mobipocket Reader on any machine on which you intend to read a Mobipocket eBook. You must then register a Mobipocket PID at this site for each machine on which you intend to read a Mobipocket eBook.
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.
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.
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 Checked Out Titles page. At the My Checked Out Titles page, you'll also find a link to the download instructions for the software required to use the supplemental file.
