The document discusses how to use the OverDrive app to access eBooks and audiobooks from the library using a mobile device or computer. It explains that the OverDrive Media Console app works across many device types and can be downloaded from the OverDrive website. It then outlines the steps to sign into an library account on the OverDrive website, search for titles, check out or place holds on available titles, and find help resources for using the OverDrive app.

1. ERIN DUERR
erinduerr@eagles.usm.edu

2. THE LIBRARY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
OverDrive Media Console is a downloadable app
that lets you “checkout” audio and eBooks using
your library card and a mobile or desktop device.
Checkout bestsellers, classics and non-fiction
titles in eBook or audio formats.
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3. DEVICES AND PLATFORMS
Windows
Mac
PC
Windows 8
Android
Kindle
iPad
iPhone
Kindle
NOOK
Blackberry
Windows Phone
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4. Choose your device and Download OverDrive Media Console
from http://omc.overdrive.com/
Follow the setup instructions to install the
OverDrive Media Console App for your device.
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5. SIGN INTO
YOUR LIBRARY
ACCOUNT
Go to the eBook page on OPL’s website
http://ebooks.omahalibrary.org
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6. • TITLES
• AUTHORS
• GENRES
• FORMATS
• LANGUAGES
• AWARDS
• PUBLISHERS
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SEARCH &
BROWSE

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Click on cover images
to view download
availability, check
available formats,
read synopses and
download or hold
titles.

8. VIEW YOUR TITLE
Type of
download
Available
formats
Copies
available
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9. CLICK TO
BORROW
OR PLACE
A HOLD
FOR HOLDS
Enter reservation email
FOR AVAILABLE TITLES
Download eBook or audio file
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10. ACCOUNT SETTINGS
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Account settings
allows you to view
current checkouts
and holds, create
and view lists and
manage your
lending options.

11. NEED
MORE
HELP?
HELP PAGE
OVERDRIVE.HELP.COM
INFORMATION DESK
402.444.4800
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IMAGE SOURCES
wwww.ebooks.omahalibrary.org
www.overdrive.com