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!

Setting up iPad/iPhone to work with DCL's compatible eContent

Overdrive eContent:

In order to successfully download Overdrive eContent, the iPad/iPhone will need the Overdrive App.  To be able to open and read an ePub file, the device will also need to be authorized by Adobe Digital Editions.

1. Access App Store and download free Overdrive app.  Often you will need an iTunes/Apple password to access the App Store.
2. Once installed, access the Overdrive app.  Select "Menu" in order to "Get Books." You will be asked to "add a library."  Search Douglas County.  Select "Douglas County Libraries, Colorado."
3. Select "Douglas County Libraries" from "Get Books" list.  The Overdrive page will appear.
4. Using "Browse" or "Search" button, locate an ePub or MP3 audiobook available for checkout (note: the "Advanced" search feature is only available after selecting the "Search" button).
5. Select "add to cart" button, then "Proceed to Checkout" button.  Select desired lending period: 7, 14, or 21 day checkout. Select "Confirm Check Out" button.
6. Once the title is checked out, you are ready to download.

• If downloading an MP3 file, the download will begin once "Download" is selected.

• If downloading an ePub file, the device will ask for an Adobe ID.  If you do not have an Adobe ID, you will be required to create an Adobe ID.  **You will only need to do this once!**
• Once the device is authorized, select "download" again. 

      7.  Select "menu," select "book shelf" and downloaded items will be listed.

3M eContent:
In order to successfully download 3M eContent, the iPad/iPhone will need the 3M Cloud Library App.  Watch short video on installing 3M Cloud Library App.

1. Access App Store and download free 3M Cloud Library app. Often you will need an iTunes/Apple password to access the App Store.
2. Once installed, access the 3M app. You will be asked to select country, state, and library.    Select "Douglas County Libraries, Colorado."
3. You will be asked to enter library card # and PIN #.
4.  Use "Search" button to locate an ePub available for checkout (note: the "Refine" search feature allows search to locate titles that are currently available for checkout).
5. Select desired item and select "Check Out."  Item will begin to download.  Once download is complete, the item will open to the cover page.
6. **If the device has not yet been authorized with Adobe Digital Editions, you will be asked to enter your Adobe ID before the item will download.**

DCL owned eContent:
In order to successfully download DCL owned eContent, the iPad/IPhone will need the iDCL Reader app.  It's very easy to install the iDCL Reader App on your iPad or iPhone:

1. Turn on device and access App Store. Often an Apple/iTunes password is necessary to gain access.
2. Search for iDCL Reader.
3. Download free iDCL Reader App to device.

Features available when using iDCLReader

How to install iDCL Reader to iPad/iPhone

iDCL Reader & DCL To Go Apps

From Kyra:

Have you checked out the DCL To Go & iDCL Reader apps lately?  If not, I encourage you to do so, like ASAP!!!

So I was helping a patron with both an IPad & IPhone yesterday, and a question came up of "can I read my stuff on both of my devices"?

YES you can!!!  And it was easy!!!

All you have to do is the following:

• Download the DCL to Go app
• After downloading, it will automatically prompt for Adobe ID account creation, if needed. 
• Authorize all applicable devices with your Adobe ID 
• Download the iDCL Reader app
• Enable Adobe eBooks

You're now good to go to read your eBook or eAudio content on both your IPad & IPhone! 

 

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.