Downloading OverDrive eBooks to your Barnes & Noble Nook

How to Download Library eBooks to:Barnes & Noble Nook (Black & White) Sony Reader, Kobo, other eReaders If you wish to learn more about EPUB eBooks, please see the Library’s Download page on our website: colapublib.org/downloads October 10, 2012 County of Los Angeles Public Library 25 slides

B&N Nook HD, Color & Tablet• If you have the Barnes & Noble Nook HD, COLOR or TABLET, you have two options:• Option 1: Follow these instructions to download the book and transfer with the cord. (Black & White Nooks only have this option)• Option 2: Install the free OverDrive App from the Barnes & Noble App Storefront and wirelessly download eBooks directly to the App.• You’ll need a WiFi connection

Downloading Basics• The County of Los Angeles Public Library offer thousands of free eBooks.• This slideshow is for the Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony Readers, Kobo, Pandigital, Literati and other eReaders that read EPUB formatted eBooks.• Your County of Los Angeles Public Library Card must be in good standing (cannot be barred, blocked or expired).• eBooks automatically expire - No late fees! Ever!• You can check out up to 10 items at one time.

Basic InstructionsOne-time set-up1. Download and install Adobe Digital Editions2. Create an Adobe IDChecking out and downloading eBooks1. Find, check out & download an EPUB eBook on your computer through OverDrive2. Connect the device to your computer with the cord3. Transfer the eBook to your device4. Eject device and enjoy your eBook!

OverDrive colapublib.org• eBooks are checked out through the program OverDrive• Go to the library’s Click Downloads OverDrive website for instructions & information• Click on Downloads or the Or, go directly to direct OverDrive OverDrive link

OverDrive Websiteoverdrive.colapublib.org The OverDrive website will say download at the top

Installing Adobe Digital Editions• In order to download and transfer EPUB eBooks to your device, you need to install Adobe Digital Editions to your Windows or Mac computer.• The software is free and designed to read eBooks. Please note this is different than the Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat you often find on computers to read PDF files. Click Adobe Digital Editions under “Getting Started” (left hand column) & install the software

Adobe Digital Editions• The first time you use Adobe Digital Editions, you will need to “Authorize” Adobe Digital Editions.• If you aren’t prompted to authorize ADE the first time you open it, go to Help  Authorize Computer.• Click Create an Adobe ID to create one on the Adobe website. Then enter the Adobe ID and password.

Finding & Checking out EPUB eBooks• Now that you’ve installed Adobe Digital Editions, go to OverDrive and find EPUB eBooks to download & checkout!• Option A: Click on subjects on the left hand column of the Overdrive website.• Option B: Use Advanced Search (next slide)

OverDrive Advanced Search• Click Advanced Search• Change format to Adobe EPUB• You can leave the rest of the fields blank• Want a book right now? Check the box “Only show titles with copies available”

Selecting an eBook Click on the Title for more information about the book• From your search results, pick a book• Click on the Title for a full record

Full Record in OverDrive Full Record has: Format, Description, Excerpts, Reviews and Author information

Checking Out or Joining Waiting List• When you find a title, it will be available or will have a waiting list• Your choices will be: – Add to Cart – Join Waiting List• Next, we’ll show you: (1) How to add yourself to the waiting list and (2) Check out the eBook

Signing into OverDrive• If you haven’t signed into OverDrive yet, you will be asked to sign in when you add a book to your cart or place yourself on the waiting list• Enter your library card with no spaces

Joining Waiting List• If title is currently Be sure to select the checked out, click Join EPUB format (not the Waiting List Kindle format)• Enter your email address. Click Join Waiting List• When the eBook is available, you will receive an email from OverDrive. You will have 4 days (96 hours) exactly to check out the book from the OverDrive website.

Checking out – Step #1• If the book is available, click add to cart• Be sure to pick the EPUB version of the book

Checking out – Step #2• Click Proceed to Checkout from your cart• You have 30 minutes to finish your check out so it’s a good idea to check out right away!• Change the lending period in the next step

Checking out – Step #3• Choose a check out period (7, 14 or 21 days) – eBooks can be returned early if you finish them early• Click Confirm Check Out

Checking out – Step #4• Download page appears with check out & expiration date• Click Download

Checking out – Step #5Open with…Adobe Digital Editions• “Open with” Adobe Digital Editions 2.0• The eBook download into Adobe Digital Editions.• You can read the book on the computer, or transfer to a device.

Transferring to your deviceYour device Drag the cover of the book onto the device • Plug in device with USB cord. Drag the cover of the book onto the device. After the transfer, disconnect and enjoy! • Where is the book on your device? • 1st Edition Nook (b&w): My Library  My Documents • Nook Simple Touch: Your Library. Select “All” in top left • Nook Color or Tablet: Library  My Files  Digital Editions

Returning eBook Early• If you wish, you can return eBooks early. It is not required; eBooks will automatically expire on the due date.• To return it early, go to Adobe Digital Editions. Right-click on the title and click Return Borrowed Item.

FAQs I received the email about  My card was lost and I got my hold, but the following a new library card. week I didn’t see it. • Please fill out the Help form on• You have 4 days (96 hours) from the OverDrive website. We the time the email is sent to you need to ask OverDrive to from OverDrive to pick up your manually merge your old and hold online. You can place new accounts together. yourself on the waiting list again.  It says “privilege expired” Can I return my eBook early? when I log into my• You don’t have to “return” account. eBooks – they will automatically • Please contact library staff to expire. renew your card.• If you wish to return books early, use Adobe Digital Editions to return the book.

FAQs Can I renew my eBook?  When does my eBook• No, but if it is available to check expire? out, just check it out again. If • Log into your OverDrive there is a waiting list, add account to see the check out & yourself to the waiting list after due dates under “My Account” your loan expires. & “My Bookshelf” • Or, you will see the days How can I suggest a title? remaining on the title in Adobe• Please note that not all Digital Editions. publishers make eBooks available to the library market. Please submit title suggestions to our Suggest a Purchase form on the library’s website (under “Books”)

Getting Help• Click Help on the OverDrive page• Read FAQ and Instructions• Fill out form and submit screenshot for assistance Thank you for using the County of Los Angeles Public Library colapublib.org

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