Nook HD

Kyra had the chance to tinker with a new Nook HD e-reader.  Since this differs from the Nook of old, I wanted to share the process she learned while playing on a patron's device!

• You can do it all using the device's wireless -- NO USB cord required!
• Download the Overdrive app for Nook
• Once downloaded, patron can browse for our library (look for Castle Rock, CO) 
• Download Adobe Digital Editions
• Authorize for patron's device
• Log in to DCL's Overdrive page and browse for an available Overdrive book in ePub format
• Check out e-book from DCL
• Download e-book
• It may prompt for an additional device authorization; go ahead and authorize 
• E-book should load onto device and patron can enjoy!

Returning an ebook through Adobe Digital Editions

In Adobe Digital Editions, you can return ebooks before the due date. 

Here’s how to return eBooks early if you downloaded them to Adobe Digital Editions.
1. Open Adobe Digital Editions on the computer where you downloaded the eBook.
2. Click on the Library View. Titles you have downloaded appear on the right. Click on the small triangle in the upper left corner of the title. Select Return Borrowed Item on the list of options. A dialogue box will pop up. Click Return. The eBook will disappear from your bookshelf in Adobe Digital Editions.
3. The next time you log into Overdrive, the eBook will be checked in, and your account will be updated. If you don’t return the book early, it will expire on its due date.

What is Adobe Digital Editions?

Adobe Digital Editions is a free, downloadable software (from Adobe.com) that allows the user to aquire, view and manage ebooks, digital newspapers, and other digital content.  Using Adobe Digital Editions, ebooks can be downloaded from a library website or popular bookseller, and can be read online, offline, or on a personal device.

Adobe Digital Editions uses a proprietary digital rights management software that limits the number of devices on which the user can view digital content.  The user is allowed to view content on as many as six devices.

Get Started with Adobe Digital Editions

Returning eBooks Through Adobe Digital Editions