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2. Goals:
• An introduction to the Arlington Heights
Memorial Library Overdrive eLibrary and
how to download library e-books to your
Kindle.
• Briefly explain some common eBook
terminology.
• Provide a website where you can view the
slides presented today.

3. Vocabulary:
eBook: A book-length publication in digital form, consisting
of text, images, or both.
eBook Format: All eBooks have a format consistent with
the device with which they can be viewed. For example, e-
Ink Kindles can only read Kindle formatted eBooks (.azw).
e-Ink Kindle: Any non-tablet Kindle.
OverDrive (Website): AHML’s customized virtual branch
where you can view and checkout eBooks.
Tablet Kindle: Typically, the Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD.

4. AHML Overdrive eLibrary
Features
• Browse, check out, and
download titles using a library
card.
• Titles are available 24/7. . .
anytime, anywhere!
• Enjoy on a PC or Mac.
• Transfer to devices like the
Amazon Kindle, Apple iPad and
Barnes & Noble Nook.

5. AHML Overdrive eLibrary
AHML cardholder privileges
• Up to 3 titles checked out at a
time.
• eBooks can be returned early.
• Items cannot be renewed but
may be checked out again if
available.
• Up to 5 titles can be put on
hold.
• 72 hours to check out held item
when it becomes available.
• You decide your lending periods
– 1 week or 2 weeks.

6. eBooks vs. Audiobooks
EBOOKS AUDIOBOOKS
• Read text on screen • Listen to book
• Download to computer or • Download to computer or device,
device or burn CD (if option is available)
• Popular Formats: azw & epub • Formats: mp3, wma, wav, etc.
• Popular Devices: Kindle, • Devices: Mp3 players, iPods,
Sony Reader, Nook iPhones, Smartphones

7. Amazon Kindle
Things needed to get started
• Arlington Heights Memorial Library card in good standing
• PC or Mac computer
• Internet Access
• Amazon.com account
• Kindle registered to Amazon.com account
• Instruction sheet

8. Amazon Wi-Fi Kindle (Fire) Overview
2. Deliver to Kindle through
Amazon.com 3. Sync Kindle when
connected to WiFi
network to download
1. Browse eLibrary and book
check out

9. Amazon 3G Kindle Overview
2. Download e-book from
Amazon.com to computer 3. Download to
computer and transfer
to Kindle via USB
1. Browse eLibrary
and check out
This is the same procedure used
to download “USB only” titles
for e-ink Kindles.

11. FINDING EBOOKS IN THE REGULAR CATALOG

12. FINDING EBOOKS IN THE REGULAR CATALOG

13. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT VIA OVERDRIVE

14. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

15. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

16. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

17. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

18. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

19. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

20. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

21. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

22. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

23. BROWSE AND CHECKOUT

25. WI-FI DELIVERY

26. WI-FI DELIVERY

28. 3G TRANSFER

29. 3G TRANSFER

30. 3G TRANSFER

31. 3G TRANSFER

32. 3G TRANSFER

33. ONCE YOU’VE TRANSFERRED THE FILE:
You simply safely
unplug your Kindle and
read the eBook on your
Kindle!

35. RETURN EARLY

36. RETURN EARLY

37. RETURN EARLY

38. RETURN EARLY

40. Additional Account Options

41. Advanced Search

42. Suggest a Purchase

43. Suggest a Purchase

44. Free eBooks Sources
• amazon.com (Kindle only)
• gutenberg.org
• openlibrary.org
• manybooks.net
• digilibraries.com
• archive.org/details/texts

45. HELPFUL RESOURCES
• Instructional brochures available at the Computer Help Desk
• Ask at the Computer Help Desk
• Make a one-on-one appointment
• Online instructions
• www.ahml.info > Borrow > eBooks & eAudiobooks

46. Questions?