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Downloadable Audio Books:
Click on the OverDrive logo below to begin downloading audio books.
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| Can these audio files be transferred to Windows Media devices? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Can these audio files be transferred to Apple devices? |
Yes, in most cases |
Yes |
| How long is the loan period for each audio book? |
One, two or three weeks - customer sets a default for all titles. |
Three weeks |
| How many books can I check out at one time? |
Six items may be checked out at one time |
Six items may be checked out at one time |
| Can I return items early? |
Yes, in most cases |
No |
| What software is required to download from this system? |
Overdrive Media Console or app (for mobile devices) |
OneClickDigital Media Manager or app (for mobile devices) |
| What software is required to play these files? |
Windows Media Player 9 (or newer) or Apple® iTunes® version 7.6.2.9 (or newer) or OverDrive Media Console app (for mobile devices) |
Windows Media Player 9 (or newer) or Apple® iTunes® version 7.6.2.9 (or newer) or OneClickDigital Media Manager app (for mobile devices) |
| Does this system allow holds to be placed on titles that are not currently available? |
Yes. Customers can place holds and will be notified by email when the title is available. Customers have three days to login and check out the title. The load period begins at that point |
Yes. Most of the titles are always available, but users can place holds on the items with limited quantities. |
| Does this system have "always available" titles? |
Yes. A subset of titles is included in an always-available section and can be borrowed by customers at any time. |
Yes. A subset of titles is included in an always-available section and can be borrowed by customers at any time. |
| Where can I find the help and FAQ pages |
OverDrive Help |
OneClickDigital Help |
| How can I get help by email? |
Email to OverDrive/Maryland Digital Consortia |
Email OneClickDigital Support |
| How can I get help by phone? |
No phone assistance available |
(877)77-AUDIO or (877)772-8346 |
Downloadable eBooks:
Downloadable ebooks are available through Maryland's Digital eLibrary Consortium
Now it's easier than ever to download ebooks to your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch from Overdrive. Click the logo below to download the app.
Mobile apps are also available for Android, Blackberry and Windows Mobile devices.
Click on the OverDrive logo below to begin downloading your ebooks*
Which devices can I use with the library's downloadable ebooks?
You can see a list of compatible devices at the Device Resource Center
Other sources for eBooks:
Alex Catalogue of Electronic Texts - Collection of public domain documents from American and English literature as well as Western philosphy.
classicbookshelf.com - This site has a built-in reader that allows users to change background, font color, font size and font spacing for easier reading of the public domain works in its library. No download required.
How to find free books for your Nook in the Barnes & Noble shop - There are lots of free ebooks in the Barnes & Noble shop and this video helps you learn how to find them.
The On-Line Books Page - Index of over 16,000 on-line books free for personal non-commercial use.
Project Gutenberg - Fine literature digitally re-published, with over 3000 classic books that can be downloaded.
University of Virginia Library Electronic Centers - Approximately 70,000 on and off-line humanities texts in 13 languages. Provided by the University of Virginia
