1. OverDrive Media Console App
for Nook Color/Tablet/HD/HD+
Richland County Public Library

2. Tap the home button and
then select “shop.”

3. Search for “OverDrive Media Console”
to find the app in the Nook store.

4. When you find “OverDrive Media
Console,” tap the green button to
download the app. Then tap “confirm.”

5. Navigate to “Apps” and tap
“OverDrive…” to open the app.

6. You will see a pop-up when the app
opens. Tap “close” to proceed.

7. From this opening screen, tap the
menu icon at the bottom of your screen.
It looks like three horizontal lines in a circle.

8. This brings up a menu.
Tap on “Get Books” to get started.

9. Tap “Add a Library” at the bottom of
the screen…

10. Tap inside the Search bar to enter
your ZIP code, city, or library.
Then tap “Search.”

11. Select Richland County Public Library. You
can also select a branch, but it’s not
necessary.

12. Tap the Star so the app will
remember your library for you.
Then tap on the library’s name.

13. Use the “Browse” or “Search” icons
to find eBooks or audiobooks.

14. When you find a book you want to
read, tap “add to cart.”

15. When you’ve added a title to your cart,
keep browsing for more titles or tap
“Proceed to Checkout.”

16. Type your library card number and
PIN (last 4 digits of your phone
number) and tap “Login.”

17. Choose your checkout time and tap
“Confirm check out.”

18. After you “check out” a book, you
still need to tap “Download” to get it
onto your Nook.

19. The first time you use the app, you’ll
have to authorize it with an Adobe ID.
Tap “Settings” if you already have one,
or “Get ID” for a free Adobe ID.

20. Adobe IDs
• If you’ve used OverDrive on another device
other than Kindle, you already have an Adobe
ID and password. You can enter them now.
You won’t have to do it again.
• If you don’t have an Adobe ID yet, it’s free.
Just tap on “Get ID,” fill out the form, and
then enter your ID and password. You only
have to do this once.
• Remember your ID and password in case
you use OverDrive on another device or
computer.

21. Now your ebook should download. You
can even see how many days are left!
Tap it to begin reading.

22. The first time, instructions will pop up.
After you read them, you can tap
“Close” to proceed.

23. Now you’re reading!
Tap the menu icon on the bottom of the
screen (3 lines in a circle) for more
options.

24. Menu Options
• While reading a book, tap the menu icon
at the bottom of the screen to see options.
• Reader Settings lets you adjust font,
color, margins, and other display settings.
• Return/Delete lets you return a book early
or just delete a book from your device.
• Tap Bookshelf to see all of your books or
download more.

25. Tap a word for a second or two to look
it up in the dictionary.

26. Audiobooks will play with touchscreen
controls for Volume, Play/Pause, Back,
Forward, Quick Backup, and “Bookmark.”

27. You can also manage your
OverDrive checkouts and download
your items online at
myrcpl.lib.overdrive.com.

28. For more information, visit:
• http://rcpleready.wordpress.com
• http://myrcpl.com/downloadables
• http://myrcpl.lib.overdrive.com
October, 2012