Download eBooks and eAudio with the OverDrive app on the NOOK.

1. OverDrive® Mobile App
NOOK® Color/Tablet
Adobe® Account/ID
Lone Star College-CyFair
Harris County Public Library

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3. Type OverDrive in the Search Box
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4. Enter your password if needed.
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6. Uncheck this box if needed
OverDrive
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7. Click if you need an
Adobe ID. Directions on
the next slide.
If you have not already
authorized your Adobe ID, you
will be prompted to do so when
you attempt to use an eBook.
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8. (Skip this if you already have an ID)
You only need to fill in the
required fields marked with
the red asterisk.
Unclick these boxes
to avoid getting You can now close the
browser window and
advertising emails.
return to the app.
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9. Type HCPL in the Search Box
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10. Press the star to save the library.
Saved
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11. Click the library to search
the OverDrive digital catalog List of items you have
downloaded
There are two main screens in OverDrive,
Get Books and Bookshelf.
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12. (You can log in later if needed)
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Log in if you have not
already done so.
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15. Press the Plus Sign to Delete and/or
Return the borrowed eBook.
Delete=only from device
Return=deletes/returns from HPCL account
Press to open
Press middle of page
for status
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17. 1. How many digital items can I check out on my digital 7. How will I be notified when I can
account? download a digital item I placed
 10 on hold?
2. How long can I check out a digital item?  You will receive an email
notifying you the title is available.
 Maximum period for…eBooks & eAudio: 14 days,
IMPORTANT: you have 5 days from notification
Music & Video: 7 days
to check the item out. After 5 days the item is
3. Can I get a fine on a late digital item? removed from your account and you must re-
 No, because all items automatically delete when they request the item.
expire.
8. What happens to the digital item once my borrowing
4. Can I renew a digital item?
time is complete? Does it disappear from my account
 No, you must checkout the item again. and computer/device?
5. Can I return a digital item early?  The item will automatically disappear from your
It depends on the app/software and file type used… HCPL account.
 OverDrive App (Android/iOS/NOOK): EPUP, MP3’s.  The item must be manually deleted from your
 OverDrive Desktop Software: MP3’s computer/mobile device, as well as any online
 Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) software: EPUB, accounts, apps, or software used with the item.
PDF’s. 9. Should I regularly delete old digital items-related files
 Amazon.com: Kindles books. from my computer/device?
 There is no early return of WMA eAudio, Music or  It’s not required, but recommended, otherwise you
Video. may find your eBook folders cluttered with expired
titles you can no longer use.
6. How do I put a digital item on hold?
 Find the item in the Digital Catalog, click the “Place
on Hold” link to the right of the item, sign in to your
account (if you haven’t already), verify you email For more detailed instructions, please
address, click “Place on Hold.” visit our eBook/eReader tutorials at
LoneStar.edu/library/15767.
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18. Lone Star College-CyFair
Harris County Public Library
9191 Barker Cypress Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
281-290-3214
CyFairLibrary@LoneStar.edu
LoneStar.edu/library
Images from IconsPedia and Freepik
Tutorial created by Dorrie Scott, Reference Librarian