I. Download Overdrive application To download, visit: and scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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1 Getting started with OverDrive audiobooks (PC Version) I. Download OverDrive Media Console software II. Find the audiobook you want III. Checkout & Download (or place a hold) IV. Transfer to ipod Transfer to other portable media player Extra Features: Limit by Available Now in OverDrive Check out a hold Return Early Re-download checked out items Frequent Asked Questions I. Download Overdrive application To download, visit: and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Click on Download for Windows Desktop Windows 8 users You can use both the Windows Desktop version of the OverDrive app and the OverDrive app for Windows 8. If you need to transfer audiobooks to a device, however, please use the destop version. Revised 6/2015 Page 1

2 II. Find the audiobook you want. You can search for & checkout e-books using either the regular Library catalog or the OverDrive catalog. Here, we ll concentrate on the Library catalog. Please see the extra features section to use the library s OverDrive-specific catalog. 1. Go to: 2. Search, then limit to Downloadable Audiobook. Search NOTE: For items available to download immediately, use ebooks Now! Limit to Downloadable Audiobook 3. Click Request this download for any title you want. Revised 6/2015 Page 2

3 III. Checkout & Download (or place a hold) 1. Select MP3 and then Checkout. Or, if title is not available, enter your address, and click Place Hold Revised 6/2015 Page 3

4 2. Click Download in MP3 format 3. Overdrive Media Console will open. Click OK to set the folder for downloading media. Note: Don t change the default download location, just click OK. 4. Download part(s) of the audiobook. Click OK. Revised 6/2015 Page 4

5 5. Wait for media to download. This may take several minutes. Why did I get a small file instead of the audiobook? A file with the.odm extension was downloaded to your computer. The.ODM file is not the actual audio book, but opening the.odm file triggers download of the actual ebook. Open the.odm file to trigger download of the actual audiobook: 1. Locate the.odm file (likely in your Downloads folder) 2. Right-click on the file and select Open with Overdrive Media Console IV. Transfer to ipod 1. Configure itunes to Manually manage music and videos. a. Open itunes b. Plug your apple device into your computer via the USB cord. Your device will appear in itunes c. Click on your device d. Within Summary > Options, check the Manually manage music and videos box, then click Apply c. d. Revised 6/2015 Page 5

6 2. Navigate to the OverDrive Media Console. Click on a title. Then click Transfer. 3. The Overdrive Media Console Transfer Wizard will open. Click Next. 4. Select parts to transfer. Then click Next. Revised 6/2015 Page 6

7 5. Wait for tranfer to finish. Then click Finish when done. After transfer, you will find the audiobooks stored in your Apple device in the Music Albums menu Transfer to other portable media player 1. Click on a title. Then click Transfer. 2. The Overdrive Media Console Transfer Wizard will open. Click Next. 3. Select your player, parts to transfer. Then click Next. Revised 6/2015 Page 7

8 Limit by Available Now in the OverDrive Catalog In the OverDrive catalog, you can limit searches to Only show available copies using the Advanced Search page. Follow these steps to search: 1. Go to and click Advanced Search. 2. Select the format that you want. And select Show only titles with copies available. Add other search limits as desired and click Search. Revised 6/2015 Page 8

9 Check out a hold 1. When a hold is ready for you to check out, you will see an like this one. Click on the link to the library s main catalog to download your hold. 2. Log In if you have not already logged in. 3. Click on the Digital tab to limit your holds to only downloadable items. 4. Click on Available for checkout to begin Checkout & Download. 3. Revised 6/2015 Page 9

10 Return Early 1. Open OverDrive Media Console. 2. Click on the title and press Delete key. 3. Click Return/Delete Re-Downloading checked out items 1. Go to 2. Click Download Now Check on status of holds 1. Go to 2. Look for hold position. Revised 6/2015 Page 10

11 Frequent Asked Questions Can I return downloadable audiobooks early? Yes, audiobooks can be returned early from OverDrive Media Console. At the end of your checkout period, all downloaded audio books return automatically. Can I download audiobooks directly to a smartphone or tablet? Yes, audiobooks can be downloaded directly to a device using the Overdrive Media Console App, which is available for several types of smartphones and tablets. After placing a book on hold or checking it out, I cannot find it again in my account. Where did it go? Sometimes there is a delay between items appearing in the OverDrive-specific site and the library s regular catalog. Try logging into your Overdrive account, and then click My Hold Requests or My Items Out. I downloaded an.odm file. Is this the audiobook? How do I get the.odm file to play? The.ODM file is not the actual audio book. However, it is the file that should trigger download of the audiobook file. If you have already installed OverDrive Media Console on your computer, right-click on the.odm file and select "Open with Overdrive Media Console." This should trigger Overdrive to open and your book to download What is the difference between the classic version of the OverDrive Media Console and OverDrive Media Console for Windows 8? See this article for complete details: Media-Console-works-in-Windows-8 All other errors please contact us at with the following: 1. Title of item(s) 2. Your Library card number 3. What happened and any error messages 4. Computer operating system and version - for example: Mac OS X, Windows 7, etc. 5. What you are using for example iphone, Android, Creative Zen 6. Have you downloaded books or media from the Library before? Revised 6/2015 Page 11