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Recent changes to returning Kindle titles early

Submitted by tim.spindle on Wed, 06/12/2024 - 13:16

OverDrive recently changed the way guests can return Kindle titles early. Click the Read more button to learn more about this change.

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OverDrive, eBooks

Updates to Support Resources

Submitted by tim.spindle on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 12:30

The How-To Guides have been updated to remove Freegal and add a section about our eBooks from EBSCO. Feel free to print these guides on demand or print and display for customers to help themselves.

The FAQ (help.metrolibrary.org) has also removed mentions of Freegal.

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eBooks, Tech Support, Freegal, Ebsco

5 Search Features in Libby That Every Bookworm Will Love

Submitted by tim.spindle on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 15:44

You should check out the Libby app from OverDrive. You and your members are going to like it.

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OverDrive, eBooks, Audiobooks

A note about Kindle titles & OverDrive's recent update

Submitted by tim.spindle on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 16:21

Please read this info about a change to the process of checking out Kindle titles from OverDrive.

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OverDrive, eBooks

Staff Help Requested: Read an eBook Day

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 13:11

What is Read an eBook Day? Read an eBook Day is a celebration of modern storytelling.  We will be encouraging our members to be a part of the festivities by checking out an eBook.

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Read an eBook Day Flyer
Read an eBook Day Half Sheet Flyers
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eBooks, Digital Services

Have you met Libby?

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 08:19

Introducing Libby – the new “one-tap reading app” available now from Overdrive!

Designed from librarian input, Libby’s goal is to provide an enjoyable reading experience for current library users while drawing in new ones.

Features include:

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eBooks

OverDrive updates: February 2017

Submitted by tim.spindle on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 08:55

Check out this list of recent changes from OverDrive, including an important change regarding the reading/listening in a browser feature from within the OverDrive app.

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OverDrive, eBooks, Audiobooks

Updates to the OverDrive Page

Submitted by tim.spindle on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 11:18

Here are some recent updates to our OverDrive page:

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OverDrive, eBooks, Audiobooks

BiblioBoard

Submitted by tim.spindle on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 12:00

On February 1st, we'll debut a new digital collection called BiblioBoard but it is available now for you to explore. BiblioBoard's collection is composed of content from independent publishers and authors as well as local, user-generated content. While the bulk of BiblioBoard's collection is eBooks, it also contains images, audio files, and video files. All content from BiblioBoard is always available and there is no lending limit. Read on to learn more about BiblioBoard.

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eBooks, Digital Library, Audiobooks, Videos, Photos

Digital Collection Support for You and Your Members

Submitted by tim.spindle on Tue, 12/27/2016 - 10:26

Hopefully you've been swamped with help requests from members who've recently received some new tech. We have some resources that will help so click Read more to learn about the resources available for you and your members.

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Quick Start-Android.pdf
Quick Start-iOS.pdf
Quick Start-Windows&Mac.pdf
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OverDrive, Ebsco, eBooks, Audiobooks

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