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What kinds of materials can I check out from this website? We are pleased to offer the following types of materials for checkout and download from this website:
To review system requirements and download free software for your preferred format, click below:
What is an OverDrive WMA Audiobook? 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 (when allowed by the publisher), and portable device use. To read more about free digital audiobook software, click on the link below: To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below: What is an OverDrive MP3 Audiobook? 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: To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below: What is an OverDrive Video title? 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: To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below: What software do I need to use the content at this site? In order to borrow and use a specific format of digital media, you must download and install the appropriate software.
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, Iowa City Public Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Bookshelf'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Bookshelf feature by clicking on the 'My Bookshelf' link in the My 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, Iowa City Public Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Bookshelf'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Bookshelf feature by clicking on the 'My Bookshelf' link in the My 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, Iowa City Public Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Bookshelf'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Bookshelf feature by clicking on the 'My Bookshelf' link in the My Account section. I cannot find the title I downloaded. Can I download it again? If you've misplaced your copy of a downloaded title, Iowa City Public Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Bookshelf'. During the lending period, you can re-download from the My Bookshelf feature by clicking on the 'My Bookshelf' link in the My Account section. To reach the My Account section, click the 'My Account' link and enter the required login information. What happens to the OverDrive WMA Audiobook title I downloaded once I have finished with it? To delete OverDrive WMA Audiobook titles...
What happens to the OverDrive MP3 Audiobook title I downloaded once I have finished with it? To delete OverDrive MP3 Audiobook titles...
What happens to the OverDrive Video title I downloaded once I have finished with it? To delete OverDrive Video titles...
Can I use the materials I check out from this site on multiple computers? If you are using OverDrive Media OverDrive WMA Audiobooks can be downloaded to multiple computers, transferred to supported portable devices, and burned to CD (when allowed 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 do I know if a title is enhanced? Enhanced titles will be clearly labeled with the designation '[ENHANCED]'. I'm interested in an enhanced title but I really only want one of the files. Do I have to download both? No. You need only download the file in which you are interested. I'm thinking about checking out an enhanced title. Will it count as one or two checkouts? An enhanced title 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 Bookshelf page. At the My Bookshelf page, you'll also find a link to the download instructions for the software required to use the supplemental file.
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