Rough draft of Powerpoint file for March 2011 presentation for eBooks and eAudiobooks at the Farmington Community Library.

1. Introduction to eBooks and eAudiobooks

3. Obey all laws regarding copyright.

4. No obscene/harmful to minors material.

5. No damage to equipment or network.

6. No personal software.

8. eBooks vs. eAudiobooks eBooks eAudio

9. eBooks vs. eAudiobooks eBooks eAudio

11. Some work on a Sony Reader.

12. Some are read online (no downloading).

14. They work with MP3 players.

15. Many work with an iPod.

17. Finding Books: MetroNet Browse using the menus at left Search using the search box above “Buried Treasure”: Things you’d never try to search for that you just might enjoy http://ebooks.metronet.lib.mi.us/ Or access it from our eBooks page: http://www.farmlib.org/ebooks/index.html

18. Our eBooks/eAudiobooks WebsiteThe First Step

19. Getting Started First, answer 3 questions: Am I using a PC or a Mac? Am I downloading an eBook? Or an eAudiobook? What format is the book in? MP3? WMA? ePud? Adobe PDF? Mobipocket? Then, use the quick start guide to get started

20. Getting Started Three easy steps: Download and Install Free Software. Activate the Software. Check out, Download, Enjoy!

21. Getting Started Downloading Free Software: eBooks: Adobe Digital editions. eAudio: Overdrive Media Console (WMA and MP3).

22. eAudiobooks

23. eAudiobooks Click on the Quick Start Guide. Download the Overdrive Media Console. Choose a book. Check out the book. Download the book.

25. Works on any Windows Computer

26. Uses Windows Media Player

28. Works on both Windows and Mac Computers

29. Uses Windows Media Player or iTunes

32. Works on any computer

34. Works on any computer

36. Tips for Mac Users WMA format will not work on a Mac. Overdrive makes it easy to browse for MP3 books. Click on the icon shown at left. You can also search for MP3 books in the search bar at the top. To search for MP3s in NetLibrary change the format to “MP3” and click “Search”. If you are browsing, leave the Search Box blank.

37. Computer One-on-Ones We offer free computer one-on-ones by appointment! 30 minutes sessions with a librarian to upload software (if you have a laptop) and learn the software (with or without a laptop). Call to make an appointment: (248) 553-0300. If you have questions during business hours, please call the same number above.

38. For more information… Nina Harris Branch Head (248) 553-0300 Nina.Harris@farmlib.org Presentation Slides Available at: http://www.slideshare.net/farmlib/Introduction-to-eBooks-and-eAudiobooks