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What kinds of materials can I check out from this website? We are pleased to offer the following types of materials for checkout and download from this website:
To review system requirements and download free software for your preferred format, click below:
'eBook' is short for 'electronic book', a digital version of a print book that has been optimized for on-screen reading. eBooks are available in a variety of different formats. To read more about free eBook software, click below:
To review system requirements and instructions for download, click below:
What is an OverDrive WMA Audiobook? An OverDrive WMA Audiobook title is a digitally-protected audiobook that has been optimized for download. OverDrive WMA Audiobook titles are built using the Microsoft® Windows Media® Audio format, which greatly enhances the sound quality for desktop listening, play of CD copies (where permitted by the publisher), and portable device use. To read more about free digital audiobook software, click on the link below: To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below: What is an OverDrive MP3 Audiobook? An OverDrive MP3 Audiobook title is an audiobook that has been optimized for download. OverDrive MP3 Audiobook titles are compatible with many different devices including most cell phones, PDAs, and MP3 players. To read more about free digital audiobook software, click on the link below: To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below: What is an OverDrive Video title? An OverDrive Video title is a digitally-protected video file that has been optimized for download. OverDrive Video titles are built using the Microsoft Windows Media Video format, which greatly enhances the sound quality for desktop viewing and portable device use. Note that OverDrive Video is a high speed Internet-only product. To read more about free video software, click on the link below: To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below: What software do I need to use the content at this site? In order to borrow and use a specific format of digital media, you must download and install the appropriate software.
How do I get to Adobe® eBook titles after I've downloaded them? Follow these steps to access Adobe eBooks after download...
Note that Adobe eBooks can be downloaded three times. If you should need to download an Adobe eBook a fourth time, please contact support to reactivate the download link. In your email, please provide your library card number as well as the title of the book you wish to download again. Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Titles' link in the My Digital Account section. How do I get to Mobipocket® eBook titles after I've downloaded them? The steps taken to access Mobipocket eBooks vary by Mobipocket Reader version… If you have Mobipocket Reader 5 or 6…
Alternatively, use Windows Explorer to browse to the desired Mobipocket eBook file on your computer (on Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP, Mobipocket eBooks are stored in My Documents > My eBooks by default. On Windows Vista (or newer), Mobipocket eBooks are stored in Documents > My eBooks by default), and right-click the file. Choose option 'Open With' and select Mobipocket Reader. If you have Mobipocket Reader 4…
Alternatively, open Mobipocket Reader and go to File > Open. Browse to the desired Mobipocket file and double-click it to open it in Mobipocket Reader. Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Titles' link in the My Digital Account section. How do I get to OverDrive WMA Audiobook titles after I've downloaded them? To open an audiobook, open OverDrive Media Console and double-click the desired title in the 'Media Library'. Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Titles' link in the My Digital Account section. How do I get to OverDrive MP3 Audiobook titles after I've downloaded them? To open an audiobook, open OverDrive Media Console and double-click the desired title in the 'Media Library'. Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Titles' link in the My Digital Account section. How do I get to OverDrive Video titles after I've downloaded them? To open a video, open OverDrive Media Console and double-click the desired title in the 'Media Library'. Note that if you do not remember where you saved a downloaded title, Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Titles'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Titles' link in the My Digital Account section. Can I download a title multiple times during the checkout period? If you've misplaced a downloaded title, Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Titles'. During the lending period, you can re-download from the My Titles feature by clicking on the 'My Titles' link in the My Digital Account section.
To reach the My Digital Account section, click the 'My Digital Account' link and enter the required login information.
What happens to an Adobe eBook title once I have finished with it? Downloaded files remain on your computer (even after they have expired) until you manually delete them. To delete an expired Adobe eBook…
What happens to a Mobipocket eBook title once I have finished with it? Downloaded files remain on your computer (even after they have expired) until you manually delete them. The steps taken to delete titles vary by Mobipocket Reader version… To delete an expired Mobipocket eBook file using Mobipocket 6...
To delete an expired Mobipocket eBook file using Mobipocket 4 or 5...
What happens to an OverDrive title once I have finished with it? OverDrive Media Console prompts you to delete expired titles. You can delete OverDrive titles at any time. To delete OverDrive titles using OverDrive Media Console…
To delete OverDrive titles using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile…
Can I use the materials I check out from this site on multiple computers? This depends on the format…
Can I download and play OverDrive titles on a Windows Mobile® device? You can download and play OverDrive titles on a Windows Mobile device using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile. To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile, click here. Enhanced titles are accompanied by supplemental material provided by the publisher. Once you have checked out an enhanced title, you will be able to download the title as well as the supplemental material. Note that an enhanced title only counts as a single checkout. How do I know if a title is enhanced? Enhanced titles are clearly labeled with the designation '[ENHANCED]'. I'm interested in an enhanced title but I really only want one of the files. Do I have to download both? No. You need only download the file in which you are interested. I'm thinking about checking out an enhanced title. Will it count as one or two checkouts? An enhanced title counts as a single checkout. How can I tell the format of the supplemental file that comes with an enhanced title? How will I know what software I need to use it? The file format of the supplemental file is indicated at the title details page (click the link '[ENHANCED]'). Additionally, the file format is recapped on the My Titles page. At the My Titles page, you'll also find a link to the download instructions for the software required to use the supplemental file. |
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