The Presentation for our Introduction to eBooks and eAudiobooks class at the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, MI

1. Introduction to eBooks and eAudiobooks

3. Free Software

4. Adobe Digital Editions – eBooks

5. Overdrive Media Console – eAudio

6. A Baldwin Public Library Card

7. A portable player

8. eBook Reader

10. Overdrive Media Console App

11. Available from app store

13. eBooks vs. eAudiobooks eBooks eAudio

15. Some work on eReader devices

16. All can be read on your computer

18. They work with MP3 players

19. Will work on iPods/iPhones/ Droid

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

22. Getting Started Activate the Software eBooks: Register with Adobe Digital Editions IF YOU HAVE AN eREADER, YOU MUST REGISTER ADOBE WITH THE SAME INFORMATION If you only plan upon reading books on one computer (and no eReaders), then you do not need to register your software eAudio: Overdrive Media Console (WMA and MP3) IF YOU HAVE A PC, YOU MUST PERFORM THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER SECURITY PLAYER UPGRADE In Overdrive Media Console click on “Tools” and then “Windows Media Player Security Upgrade”. Follow the instructions to upgrade your player If you have a Mac you do not need to perform this step

23. Finding Books: The Catalog http://catalog.tln.lib.mi.us/ Find Berkley in the list Search for a book Click on the title Click on “Catalog Record” Click the link next to “HTTP” This will bring you to the item’s record They may also have a link to an excerpt, so that you can preview a book before you check it out. These normally say “excerpt” in the URL

24. Finding Books: MetroNet http://ebooks.metronet.lib.mi.us

25. Finding Books: Download Destination

26. Getting Started – On a Computer 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? ePub? PDF?

27. Check Out and Download Make sure that the items are compatible with your computer and/or your device “Add to my eCart” vs. “Place a Hold” Downloadable books are just like library books, there are only so many copies. Place a Hold: All copies of this book are checked out, but if you type in your email address, you’ll be on the hold list and you’ll be emailed when the book is available Add to my eCart: This book is in! It can be placed in your cart and downloaded immediately! You can have up to 6 books checked out at a time. Check out books just like online shopping – put them in your cart and then proceed to checkout

28. eAudiobooks

30. Works on any Windows Computer

31. Works on many MP3 players

32. WILL NOT WORK ON AN APPLE COMPUTER

33. CANNOT BE DOWNLOADED DIRECTLY TO A MOBILE DEVICE

35. Works on both Windows and Mac Computers

36. Works on MP3 players, iPods, iPhones, and Droids

39. Works on any computer

40. Works with most eReaders

42. Works on any computer

43. Works with some eReaders

45. Direct to a Mobile Device

46. Getting Started – On Mobile DeviceOverdrive Media Console App App is available for iPhone/iPod Touch Android Phone iPad (it is the iPhone app, so it is designed for an iPhone, but functions on an iPad – An iPad app is coming)

47. Overdrive Media Console App Preparation: Create an account with Adobe. It can be done on your phone, but it’s not ideal. Go to https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/membership/index.cfm and click “Create an Adobe Account” Find the free app at your App store and download it Open the app on your device Use “Get Books” to find books You can search for Baldwin to add it to your list of websites Make sure to choose the one for Birmingham, MI Check out books and download They will open in, and remain in the app until your checkout period is over When you’re ready to delete a book off of your device tap “edit” and then tap the red circle next to the title that you are ready to delete

49. Congratulations!

50. For more information… kathryn.bergeron@baldwinlib.org 248-554-4650