How to Borrow E-Books from OverDrive
OverDrive is a company that provides electronic book, or e-book, services to companies, institutions, schools and, most popularly, public libraries. OverDrive currently maintains e-book collections for over 13,000 libraries, allowing patrons to check out e-books using a compatible e-book reader, a library card and an Adobe user name. Libraries may vary in terms of which formats and readers they specifically offer; however, OverDrive books are usually offered in formats compatible with iPods, iPhones, iPads, Android phones and devices and e-readers, including Sony's Readers, Kobo, and Barnes and Noble's Nooks.
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Visit Adobe's home page to create a free account, if you do not already have one.
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Visit your library's home page or e-book catalog page. You can search for libraries that use OverDrive's services using the free Library Finder, available on OverDrive's webpage, or through Sony's Reader pages.
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Create or log into your library account. You may need to enter your library account number and other personal information to create or access your account.
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Browse for an OverDrive e-book. Click the title or download link, and follow the library's prompts or posted directions to download the book in the desired file format. This will require you to log into the Adobe account you created or already have.
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Add the book into your e-reader's library. Depending on the model, you may have to download the book's file to your hard drive or desktop, and then manually transfer it to your e-reader. Consult the manufacturer's operating manual for instructions.
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Tips & Warnings
Most libraries do not require you to check the book back in to return. Most OverDrive e-book files will expire on their due date. You may need to download or check the book out again in order to renew your file.
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