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OverDrive Digital Media Catalog
Great News this week from publishers, who will soon begin to ease the restrictions they have had in place on Library Lending of e-books!
OverDrive has also recently updated their User Experience. Please take a look at this video to get an overview of the changes.
The Digital Media Catalog is the best source of device-specific instructions for e-books and e-audiobooks. Click on the question mark for Help and then click on the link for "Overdrive Help."
Or click the links here:
iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch Mobile video
Android Mobile video
Or click here to download for the Kindle App for your device
You may also find the following helpful:
Video Tutorials for eBooks created by the Wellesley Library |
Print Instructions for ebooks |
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ONE-ON-ONE HELP AVAILABLE!
Matt Amory, Reference Librarian & Computer Specialist, is available for 15-30 minute e-book support sessions by appointment. Please call 508-358-2311, x25 to schedule a session
FAQ about Library eBooks
(Great information developed by the Framingham Public Library.)
Please Note: Amazon's access to our patrons' eBook check-out data has raised privacy concerns of which we want patrons to be aware. If you are concerned about this issue, you are free to use a device which reads e-books in the EPUB format.
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AN IMPORTANT TIP FOR FINDING
"AVAILABLE-NOW" BOOKS:
OVERDRIVE ADVANTAGE: Downloadable eBooks have proven very popular. For many titles there are network-wide waiting lists. For this reason, the Wayland Library has chosen to purchase extra copies of popular books that can be checked out only by Wayland residents. These books are designated by the "Advantage" logo, which looks like this:
In order to access the Wayland copies of these books, you MUST LOG-IN FIRST with your library card number and PIN. The Wayland Advantage titles will then be displayed. Follow these instructions to have a better chance at finding copies that are available to check out right now!
Library eBooks
Electronic books and audiobooks can be downloaded through our subscription to OverDrive Instructions for downloading vary from device to device. For detailed instructions specific to your computer, eBook reader, or mobile device, log-in to the Minuteman Digital Media Catalog and then click on "OverDrive Help!"