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!

Overdrive and iPad/iPhone

Needing a refresher on some of the basics of using Overdrive on an iPad/iPhone?  The following video from Orange County Libraries has a quick overview of what's involved:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBtKx8ZSe68&feature=plcp

Note: The video shows the App Store icon to download the Overdrive app.  You may also use iTunes to download apps for Apple products.

OverDrive Media Console Review

If you need to review OverDrive Media Console, you might check out the Emedia: A Brave New World document (F) and (G), both of which are Part 3 in the LT_Documents, Emedia A Brave New World folder on the G-Drive.

OverDrive Media Console program installation

For a quick refresher on OverDrive Media Console installation and basic uses, visit the folder below in the G-Drive and select (H) OverDrive Install Presentation

G:\ALL_STAFF_ACCESS\LT_Documents\Emedia A Brave New World

OverDrive Media Console Update (HOT Blog Tip)

I found this interesting tip relating to OverDrive Media Console on the DCL HOT (Hands on Technology) Blog:

Tip from Dianne:
I recently updated Overdrive Media Console on my personal laptop and discovered a new feature. You can now return audio books early.
For more information:
You will need to upgrade to the latest version in order to do this.
May 14, 2012

The DCL HOT Blog has a variety of tips posted by your fellow staff members, as well as lots of information relating to emedia devices.