Ohio Township Public Library System. Frequently Asked Questions

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1 Central Library and Administrative Offices Chandler Library Newburgh Library Ohio Township Public Library System Frequently Asked Questions 1. Do I need a library card to check out ebooks and audios? Yes, you need your Ohio Township Public Library System patron card to check out any material from OTPLS. To access Ohio Township Digital Library, you will need your library barcode number and your account password. When you applied for a library card, your account was given a four digit pin number for your password (last four digits of your phone number). 2. Do I need to pay my fine before I can check out an ebook? Yes, you will not be able to log into the Ohio Township Digital Library if your registration is expired or your account has fines/fees accrued. You can update and pay fees at any of the three libraries circulation desks. 3. What should I do if an item did not download correctly? From the Ohio Township Digital Library page, click "My Digital Account" at the upper left, then click "My Bookshelf." This shows the digital items you have checked out and allows you to download them again in case you experienced problems on your first attempt. You must be signed into your account. 4. I cannot locate my ebook. Did it download? Different ereaders store your OTPLS ebooks in different locations. For Nook: look in "My Documents." For Nook Color: look in Library> My Files> Digital Editions 5. How do I return my audiobook before it it due? You cannot return audiobooks early so keep that in mind when choosing the length of time you want to check it out 14 days versus 21 days. 6. For the Pandigital reader, you must download a firmware update first. Go to to begin. Also for Pandigital users, if you do not see the "Adobe ebooks" folder, you may need to do a search to locate the ebook on your reader. 7. Use the Ohio Township Digital Library s HELP sections because a lot of answers are found on these pages. On the left-hand side of the digital library page, click on the box Getting Started and pick the link that fits your needs. 8. If you have additional questions, please give us a call at the numbers listed at the top of the page. Thank you!

2 Adobe Digital Editions Installation and Set Up Adobe Digital Editions is the software used to transfer ebooks checked out from the Ohio Township Public Library System s website onto your ereader. This guide will explain how to properly install and set up Adobe Digital Editions so that you can successfully begin reading your OTPLS ebooks on your computer or a dedicated ereader device such as Nook, Sony, Kobo, etc. Step 1: Establish an Adobe ID Go to Click on "Sign In" at the upper right corner of the page. On the Sign In page, click the yellow button on the left labeled "Create an Adobe Account." Fill in the required information to complete the registration form and click "Continue. You should see a message indicating whether your registration was successful. Step 2: Download and Install Adobe Digital Editions Return to and click the brown button labeled "Install." Click Install and then click "Yes" to allow the installer to run. If you are asked whether you want to Run or Save the file, select Run. After the download completes and the installer begins to run, click "I Agree" to accept terms and conditions. On the "Setup Assistant" screen, click "Continue." On the next screen, you will be given a choice whether or not to authorize the computer. Select "Authorize Computer" and enter your Adobe I D and password from Step 1. Click "Activate." Once the installation is complete, Adobe Digital Editions will open in the Library view. You are now ready to begin downloading and transferring ebooks.. When you connect your ereader to Adobe Digital Editions for the first time, it will ask if you would like to authorize the device to your Adobe ID. Select Yes.

3 Borrowing OTPLS ebooks with your Nook/Nook Color Step 1: Install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer Before you can transfer files from your computer to your ereader, you will need to install Adobe Digital Editions and establish an Adobe ID. Follow the instructions on the OTPLS handout Adobe Digital Editions Installation and Set Up Step 2: Checking out ebooks and downloading them to your computer Start by visiting our digital catalog and clicking Audio & ebooks under the main menu of our library website or type into your browser. Sign into your digital library account using your library card number and password. Search for a particular title or browse by category When you find a title you would like to check out, click "Add to Cart" then click "Proceed to Checkout" when you are finished. Select the checkout period (7, 14, or 21 days) and click "Confirm checkout." *Click the "Download" button. When the ebook finishes downloading, it should automatically open in Adobe Digital Editions. If not, you may have to select Adobe Digital Editions from the list of programs to "open with" in the download box. *If the initial download fails or you need to access your checked out ebooks for any reason, you may do so by clicking on the yellow "My Digital Account" tab at the top right of the page. "My Bookshelf' will show the items you have checked out along with download links. Step 3: Transferring the ebooks from your computer to your reader If Adobe Digital Editions opens the book in the Reading View, switch to Library View by clicking the Library View button at the far upper left corner. Connect your ereader to your computer using the device s supplied USB cord. On the list area to the left in Adobe Digital Editions, below All Items," "Borrowed Items," etc., you should see an icon for your ereader. In the library area on the right side in Adobe Digital Editions, you should see the ebook title or icon you just checked out. Click on the icon or title for your ebook and drag it to your ereader name or icon on the left side of the screen. (You should see a green plus sign when it is positioned correctly, and you may release the mouse button.) This will complete the transfer of the ebook to your ereader. When you disconnect your ereader, you should now be able to open the book in your ereader's library. Locating the ebook in Nook Color On the Nook Color ereaders, ebooks checked out from the library do not appear in the normal "Bookshelf' area. To locate these files on the ereader, press the upward pointing arrow at the bottom area of the screen then press "Library." In the library, press "My Files." You should now see the OTPLS ebook you checked out within this area. For additional information, you may view the guides and FAQs on our website or going to

4 Borrowing OTPLS ebooks with your KINDLE -No software to download and no USB cable required- What you will need: Amazon Kindle, or a device with the Kindle app A Wi-Fi (wireless internet) connection Your Amazon username and password Your OTPLS library card number and password (four digit pin number) Step 1: Find and check out Kindle books on our website: Start by visiting our digital catalog and clicking Audio & ebooks under the main menu of our library website or type into your browser. Search for a particular title or browse by category but make sure it lists a Kindle book. When you find the Kindle book you want, click add to cart. If you are finished browsing, go to the next screen and click proceed to checkout. Select the lending period you desire and click confirm checkout. At the download page, click Get for Kindle. Step 2: Get the ebook through your Amazon account You are directed to Amazon s website (amazon.com) to finish your check out. You will need to sign in with your Amazon username and password if you are not already signed into your account. Select the desired device under Deliver to, and click Get library book If your Kindle device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, it will automatically download the ebook. Turn the Kindle on and push the Home Button. To Return an ebook Early: Your OTPLS Kindle ebooks will automatically be returned when the loan period expires. However, if you wish to return an ebook early, you may do so through your Amazon Account. Go to Amazon.com and log into your account. Go to the Manage Your Kindle page (under Shop All Departments>Kindle>Manage Your Kindle). Click Actions for the library title you wish to return; select Return this book from the options.

5 ebooks and Audiobooks using the OverDrive Mobile App (for iphone, ipad, ipod Touch, Android phone and tablet, and Windows 7 phone) Checking out OTPLS ebooks and audiobooks using your mobile device is easy with the free OverDrive app! 1. Go to your device s app store or app market and download the OverDrive Media Console app. You can find it by typing Overdrive in the search field. Install and then open the app. 2. You will need to create an Adobe ID. You can do this for free at or use the link from the app. Use the ID and password to authorize the app. (You should only need to do this once to set up.) 3. To access our OTPLS digital catalog from the app, you can touch the Get Books + button at the top then select the country, state, city, and Ohio Township Public Library System. OTPLS mobile site will then be added to the list of websites in the app s Get Books list. 4. OR, you can simply open your browser and go to to access the OTPLS digital library. We recommend saving this page in your bookmarks or to your home screen. 5. Find the ebook or audiobook you want by browsing or searching. Only compatible formats (EPUB ebooks and MP3 audiobooks) will appear so there is no need to worry about whether a title will work on your device. 6. When you find a title you want, touch it then tap Add to Cart and then Proceed to Checkout. Enter your library card number, confirm the checkout, and tap Download. 7. The OverDrive app will open, and the title will appear in the Library. You should be prompted to enter your Adobe ID and Password (see Step 1). Tap Download to download the book and begin reading or listening. 8. To return an ebook early, delete the ebook (swipe across the title or click Edit at the top). When you delete, it will give you the choice to return the borrowed item. Remember that audiobooks cannot be returned early.