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Las Vegas- Clark County Library Districts eMedia Catalog http://ebooks.lvccld.org Virtual Library 702-507-6300 Getting Started Guide for eBooks & eAudio Books 1 The eMedia Catalogs interface (or experience) provides a simple

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Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s eMedia Catalog http://ebooks.lvccld.org Virtual Library 702-507-6300

Getting Started Guide for eBooks & eAudio Books

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The eMedia Catalog’s interface (or “experience”) provides a simple way to connect users to e-books and e-audiobooks. Works with most modern browsers.

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Find titles to borrow by browsing the book cover images or by choosing a fiction or nonfiction category.

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Or search for something specific that you want, typing in Author or title.

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On the book cover images, available titles have a dark book icon for an eBook or a headphone icon for an eAudiobook (green circles); those which are checked out and require a hold have a greyed-out icon (red circle).

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You can also add a title to your Wish List by clicking on the grey ribbon at the bottom of the cover image, it will turn red indicating it has been added to your Wish List providing you have signed into your account. If not you will be prompted to do so.

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When browsing you can filter by format, subject (genre), publisher, language, grade level, and ratings. You can also see Only titles with copies available for checkout or see all titles the library owns as well what the library can purchase.

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Under Additional Titles users can make recommendations by clicking the “Library man” symbol under the book image.

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Your eMedia Account Sign in can be done either by clicking

  • 1. Account (takes you to your Bookshelf) or Sign In link (takes you to the home page)
  • 2. Select your Library from the drop down menu.
  • 3. Enter a Library card and zip code from within the LVCCLD service area, which are

required.

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Once you’ve chosen the title you want, click Borrow (you will be prompted to sign in with your library card number if you haven’t already, see page 9 ). The eBook will appear on your Bookshelf

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Lending Periods

Default is 7 days but you may select 14 days or 21 days for eBooks and eAudio Books.

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Anytime you want to get to your Bookshelf click on Account. The Bookshelf contains all of the digital items you have checked out.

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Account also shows your: Holds: Shows eMedia items you are waiting for Lists: Shows your Wish List, Rated Titles, Recommended by You etc. Settings: Change your lending periods here – do this before you check anything out!

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Formats

eBooks and eAudio Books come in a variety of formats., some are specific to a device. You device’s documentation

  • r box should tell you what formats you can use.

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  • ePUB
  • MP3

iOS

  • ePUB
  • MP3

Android

  • ePUB
  • MP3

Kindle Fire

  • Kindle
  • MP3

Kindle Reader

  • ePUB
  • PDF

Nook Reader

  • ePUB
  • MP3

Nook Tablet

  • ePUB
  • PDF

(most)

Other eReaders

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Pick which device you have: Kindle Readers see pages 16-19 Tablet – iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, and Smartphone users see page 20 -22 For all other eReaders (Nook Glow, Sony, Kobo etc.) go to pages 23-29 Computer users go to page 30

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To Download: 1. Select Download and Kindle format for your device. Not sure what format works on your device? See the Device Resource Center at http://www.overdrive.com/drc/ 2. Select Confirm & Download. Make sure you have checked the correct format before moving on. You can Return the Title from this page if you finish with it early. (This is not available for eAudiobooks)

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Kindle eReaders

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Click Download (Kindle Book). Clicking on this will take you to your Amazon account. (Hint: sign into your Amazon account before you start browsing for eBooks.) Kindle Fires can use the Overdrive Media Console app to read or listen to ePub Books or MP3 eAudiobooks . This app can be downloaded from the Amazon App Store. See the Tablet section.

KINDLE Format

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Click on the yellow button Get Library Book on the right side of the screen and Deliver it to your Kindle reader that is activated on this

  • account. Then sync your Kindle reader using your WiFi connection

and the eBook will show up on your Kindle. Under Your Account (top right) in Manage Your Kindle you will see all you eBooks (borrowed or bought), where you can return library eBooks earlier than their due dates.

KINDLE ONLY

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If the eBook requires a USB cable to transfer it to your Kindle you will see this on the Borrow screen.

Library eBook transfer from Amazon acct to Kindle eReader via USB cable

Note: First plug your Kindle into your computer before you Borrow the eBook. Follow the prompts to select your format and download When you get to your Amazon account you will see the yellow Get Library eBook, button (see previous page), under it you will see

  • 1. Deliver via Computer, click the yellow button.
  • 2. Next you will be asked which Kindle to send it to.
  • 3. Pick your Kindle and click Download Now on the Left.
  • 4. You will see a prompt on the screen (may be at the bottom) to Open or Save,

click the down arrow next to Save and click Save As.

  • 5. In the SAVE AS dialog box click on Computer.
  • 6. Then click on Kindle and click Open.
  • 7. Click Documents and click Open.
  • 8. Click Save.
  • 9. Safely eject you Kindle using the eject function on your computer
  • 10. Unplug the cable from the Kindle and click Home, the eBook should be there

for you to read.

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Tablets and Smartphones Overdrive Media Console app

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Tablets and Smartphones Overdrive Media Console app

Apple iPhones/ iPads/iPod Touch Option 1: Install OMC using your device Open the App Store on your iOS device. Enter 'OverDrive Media Console' in the search box. Tap Search on the keyboard. Tap +Install or +Free next to OMC from either the app details or search results screen. Tap Install App. OMC is now ready to be opened. Nook Tablet / Nook Color From your home page, push the n button then tap Apps. Tap the SHOP NOW link near the top of the screen. Type OverDrive Media Console into the search bar then tap Search. Tap Free then Confirm next to OMC. Go back to your Apps screen then tap the OMC icon to get started. All Android Devices Go to Play Store, search for 'OverDrive Media Console‘ From your computer or device, click or tap the Install button. The app permissions are displayed. Click or tap the OK button to download and install OMC for Android. Tap Open to launch OMC for Android.

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Always use the OMC app to look for ebooks from your library. Instructions on how to setup, authorize and use this app are on the following web pages. Nook users go to: www.readmevegas.blogspot.com/search/label/Nook Android users go: to http://help.overdrive.com/article/0024/How-to-install-OverDrives- mobile-app-on-an-Android-Device Apple users go to: http://help.overdrive.com/article/0023/How-to-install-OverDrives- mobile-app-on-an-iOS-Device-iPhoneiPadiPod-Touch

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To use your OverDrive Media Console app for the first time:

  • 1. Click the OverDrive app icon to open.
  • 2. Locate the app's Menu (look for three horizontal lines) or the

OverDrive app tile and open it.

  • 3. Click Settings
  • 4. You may want to create this step on a computer at http://Adobe.com.
  • 1. Click Get a free Adobe ID
  • 2. Fill in your email address, any password you want, your name

and country.

  • 3. Create the ID.
  • 4. Now return to your device go to Settings and enter your Adobe

ID information – email address and password under Adobe Authorization.

  • 5. Click Authorize
  • 6. Return to the app’s Menu.
  • 7. Click Add a Library
  • 8. Enter your zip code
  • 9. Select one of the LVCCLD Libraries listed
  • 10. Click the gray star next to Las Vegas-Clark County, it will turn yellow. It

will now remember this library for you.

  • 11. Click Las Vegas-Clark County
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Find a Book

Find a book you want to read and borrow

  • it. Refer to pages 2-7 if you need help.

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To Download: 1. Select Download and ePUB or MP3 format for your device. Not sure what format works on your device? See the Device Resource Center at http://www.overdrive.com/drc/ 2. Select Confirm & Download. Make sure you have checked the correct format before moving on. You can Return the Title from this page if you finish with it early. (This is not available for eAudiobooks)

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The other popular format is ePub which can be read on Nooks, Sonys and other

  • eReaders. You will need Adobe Digital Editions installed on your PC to download

this format and transfer to your eReader Write down your Adobe ID here, as you might need it to authorize more eReaders (up to 6) Adobe ID ______________________________ Password______________________________ All Other eReaders Nook, Sony (no WiFi), Kobo

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For instructions on how to download this required software go to: http://ebooks.lvccld.org/069C8747-AC37-4C0F-B8BE-ED4F2CE7BF5E/10/50/en/Software.htm and click on the Adobe Digital Editions icon. You then need to set up an Adobe ID, and authorize this software on your PC. Instructions on setting up an Adobe ID are available here: http://help.overdrive.com/article/0016/How-to-authorize-Adobe-Digital-Editions-on-a-computer Instructions on how to download to your eReader using ADE are here: http://help.overdrive.com/article/0220/How-to-authorize-a-supported-eBook-reader-with-an- Adobe-ID

All Other eReaders Nook, Sony (no WiFi), Kobo

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Click on Confirm & Download and look at the bottom of your screen for the prompt

  • n whether you want to Open or Save the eBook. If you want to read on your PC

using Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). If you want to transfer it to your eReader your device which should be plugged in to your PC prior to the Download step so your PC and ADE recognize the eReader, then click Open and on the Adobe Digital Editions screen you will be able to transfer it to the eReader listed in the menu on the left of the ADE screen.

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All Other eReaders Nook, Sony (no WiFi), Kobo

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The third option is the new feature where you do not need an eReader anymore as you can now look at few pages or READ the entire eBook in a new tab in your browser on your PC or mobile

  • device. You will have to be connected to the Internet in order

for this to work. If you prefer to read offline you will need to download Adobe Digital Editions to your computer and read in this software. (see page 18)

OVERDRIVE READ

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Firefox and Safari work well with the READ option. Internet Explorer 9 or older needs the Google Chrome plug-in downloaded to your device. It is free and the link to do this is available on our webpages.

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OVERDRIVE READ

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When using Internet Explorer 9 or older, you will be required to download and install the Google Chrome plug-in.

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OVERDRIVE READ

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If you choose Read the eBook will open in a browser screen where you will control the eBook by clicking on the area where you want to go as shown in the diagram to the left.

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OVERDRIVE READ

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You will receive an email when the title becomes available. You will then have 5 days to borrow the title. How to Place a Hold on eBooks If an item is not available for checkout you will see the Place a Hold button, click

  • n it to go on the waiting list for it. Enter your email address twice and then click

the Place a Hold button.

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How to check out eBooks that you are on Hold for

You should receive an email from Overdrive that your eBook is now available for download

  • 1. Login it to your eMedia account ASAP, as you only have 5 days to check it out to yourself.
  • 2. On your Bookshelf web page click on Holds on the right side of the screen.
  • 3. You will see all your requested items and what number you are on each list.
  • 4. The item that is now ready for you will have a Borrow button, click on it.
  • 5. Follow the same steps on pages 9 through 12 for your eReader

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The Overdrive Help section has lots of helpful videos, articles and information about using the Library’s Overdrive website.

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For current information on new eBook arrivals, helpful FAQs, using and/or updating software etc. please read our self-help blogs on our eRead Me Vegas web page www.readmevegas.blogspot.com You can also contact the Virtual Library branch for help Monday – Friday 8:30a.m to 5p.m. Phone: 702-507-6300 Email: ask@lvccld.org We will need to know your Library card number and what device you are using. ENJOY!!!!!