Help - Basics - General

• What kinds of materials can I purchase from this website?
• What is an OverDrive WMA Audiobook?
• What software do I need to use content at this site?
• Can I download a title multiple times?
• What happens to the title I downloaded once I've finished with it?
• Can I use the materials I purchase from this site on multiple computers?
• Can I download and play OverDrive titles on a Windows Mobile® device?
• What is an enhanced title?
• 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?

What kinds of materials can I purchase from this website?

We are pleased to offer the following types of materials for purchase and download from this website:

• WMA Audiobooks in the OverDrive Media Console™ format

To review system requirements and download free software for your preferred format, click below:

• OverDrive WMA Audiobooks
  • OverDrive Media Console for Windows® v1.0 (or newer)
  • OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile v1.1 (or newer)

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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:

• OverDrive Media Console

To review system requirements, click on the link below:

• OverDrive Media Console

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What software do I need to use content at this site?

In order to purchase and use a specific format of digital material, you must download and install the appropriate software.

OverDrive Media Console (for OverDrive WMA Audiobooks) is available for desktop and laptop computers with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Mobile operating systems. For more information on OverDrive Media Console, click here.

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Can I download a title multiple times?

This site maintains a history of purchased digital materials called 'My Bookshelf'. You can re-download from the 'My Bookshelf' feature by clicking on the 'My Bookshelf' link in the 'My Account' section. To reach the 'My Account' section, click the 'My Account' link and enter the required login information.

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What happens to the title I downloaded once I've finished with it?

A downloaded title remains on your computer unless you manually delete it. 'My Bookshelf' is a history of purchased titles maintained at this site. Titles can be re-downloaded using the 'My Bookshelf' feature by clicking on the 'My Bookshelf' link.

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Can I use the materials I purchase from this site on multiple computers?

This depends on the format…

• If you are using OverDrive media…
  OverDrive WMA Audiobooks can be downloaded to multiple computers, transferred to supported portable devices, and burned to CD (where permitted by the publisher).
  

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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. You can also transfer OverDrive titles to OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile using OverDrive Media Console.

To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile, click here.

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What is an enhanced title?

Enhanced titles are accompanied by supplemental material provided by the publisher. Once you have purchased an enhanced title, you will be able to download the title as well as the supplemental material. Enhanced titles are clearly labeled with the designation '[ENHANCED]'.

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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 Bookshelf' page. At the 'My Bookshelf' page, you'll also find a link to the download instructions for the software required to use the supplemental file.

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