1. School Download Library
Learn how to browse, check out, and download audiobooks and eBooks.
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2. Key Topics Overview: School Download Library. Digital Rights.
Step by Step: Browse, Check Out, Download....enjoy!
Formats:
OverDrive® Audiobooks.
Adobe eBooks.
Mobipocket eBooks.
Help Resources.
Next Steps.

3. What is School Download Library?
Download audiobooks and eBooks directly from your school's SDL website to a student's personal computer.
Students may check out and download titles using their school library card.
Titles are available 24/7 … anytime, anywhere!
Your collection includes …
Hundreds of curriculum-based and recreational titles.
Accessibility features for the visually impaired.
A credit for MARC records.
School selection teams may purchase additional titles through 'Marketplace'.
Real-time reports track circulation online.

4. What is an Audiobook? What is an eBook?
An audiobook is: A recorded reading of a book that can be downloaded and enjoyed on a computer or portable device.
An eBook is: A digital book, magazine, or graphic novel that can be downloaded and read on a computer or portable device.

5. Core Collection Includes …
740 'Always Available' titles.
Unlimited, simultaneous downloads.
Includes multiple formats for some titles.
Holds are never necessary.
101 'Popular' titles.
One copy - one user license.
Number of copies based on size of school / consortium.
Students may request a checked out title by placing a hold.
26 'Always Available' MP3 titles.

6. Expand Your Collection
Purchase unlimited additional titles from OverDrive's premium inventory of Audiobooks and eBooks. Choose from award winners, classics, and best-selling children's and teen titles.

7. Getting Started To download digital titles, a student will need:
A personal computer.
A valid student library card.
Free digital media software.
Access to the Internet.
Internet access is needed to browse, check out, and download titles.
After download, enjoy a digital title without being connected to the Internet.

8. What are Digital Rights?
Every digital title has digital rights – or permissions – set by the publisher.
Students can view the digital rights for any title by clicking on the title cover.
These permissions describe what a student can do with the title after download. For example:
Burn to CD.
Transfer to a portable device.
Adobe eBooks: Copy / print.
Mobipocket eBooks: Register up to three computers / devices.
All copies of an expired title must be deleted / destroyed.

9. Privacy Protection for Students
The first time a student places a hold they will be prompted to enter their DOB. 
Students under age 13 will be required to enter their parent / guardian's address.
An is then sent to the parent / guardian.
The parent / guardian may opt to have the student's address removed.
In this case, the student will not be able to place further holds until the age of 13.
If the parent / guardian never replies, the student will receive an when the title is available for check out.
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10. How Does School Download Library Work?
1. Browse
2. Check Out
3. Download
... enjoy!
Best of all, titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period.

11. Step by Step

12. Browse Click on a title image to view the details.
Next, add selections to the Bookbag.
If a title is not available, place a hold and receive an when the title is ready for checkout.
Search for a specific title using the Quick Search or Advanced Search.
titles include supplemental material. Click on the 'Enhanced' starburst next to a title to learn more.

13. Check Out
After selecting titles, click on the 'Proceed to Checkout' link.
Enter school library card number, without spaces.
After the card is verified, titles are ready for download.

14. Download 
The Download Page features a link to download the free digital media software.
Click on the 'Download' button to begin downloading the title.
Download checked out titles at a later time by clicking on 'My Account'.

15. ... enjoy!
Enjoy downloaded titles on laptops and desktop computers, Pocket PCs, PDAs, Smartphones, and MP3 players.
Many audiobooks can also be burned to CD.

16. OverDrive Formats
Audiobooks
Adobe eBooks
Mobipocket eBooks

17. OverDrive Media Console: Audiobooks

18. OverDrive Media Console
Play OverDrive Audiobooks with speakers or headphones.
Burn many audio titles to CD with the Burn Wizard!
Transfer to a compatible device using the built-in Transfer Wizard.

19. OverDrive Media Console - Windows
Requirements
Windows® 98 SE or higher.
OverDrive Media Console.
Windows Media® Player (9 Series or higher).
Available formats:
OverDrive WMA & MP3 Audiobooks.
Transfer to …
WMA-compatible devices including the Microsoft Zune.
Most MP3 players, including the iPod (MP3 Audiobooks only).
Creative Zen
Creative Zen Stone

20. Windows Media Player Security Upgrade - Windows
First-time users will be prompted to complete a one-time security upgrade for Windows Media Player.
Follow the prompts to complete the upgrade.

21. OverDrive Media Console - Mac
Requirements
Mac computer with an Intel or PowerPC processor.
Mac OS (or newer).
OMC for Mac v1.0 (or newer).
iTunes version (or newer).
QuickTime version (or newer).
Available Formats:
OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks.
Transfer to …
Apple devices such as the iPod and iPhone.
Apple Devices

22. OverDrive WMA Audiobooks OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks
Comparison: WMA and MP3 Audiobooks
Features
OverDrive WMA Audiobooks
OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks
Devices
DRM / WMA-compatible
WMA-compatible + Most MP3 players, including the iPod
File size / download
Smaller / faster
Larger / longer
User Experience
Same superior listening experience as always!
Dial-up users may want to use WMA Audiobooks for faster downloads. 22

23. Devices: Audiobooks
Choose from a wide variety of devices including Creative, SanDisk, Sony, Samsung, and most cell phones that support MP3 files.
Plus, Apple products including the iPod®, iPhone™, and iPod Touch.
Creative Zen
Samsung Blackjack
Motorola Q
Apple Devices
Creative Zen Stone
OverDrive's Device Resource Center:

24. How many titles will fit?
Storage
WMA Parts
MP3 Parts
128 MB = 7
3.5
256 MB 14
512 MB 28
1 GB 56
2 GB
112
10 GB
560
280
20 GB
1120
Each 'Part' of an Audiobook is approximately 1 hour. A 1 GB device will hold:
4 to 6 WMA Audiobooks.
2 to 3 MP3 Audiobooks.

25. Adobe eBooks and Mobipocket eBooks

26. Adobe eBooks
A digital book or graphic novel that can be read on a computer or transferred to the Sony® Reader.
Requirements
Windows or Mac computer.
Adobe Digital Editions (ADE).
Features of ADE
Flash-based software.
Easy to use 'Library'.
Add bookmarks, highlights, and notes.
Table of Contents display.
Supports transfer of eBooks to the Sony Reader.

27. Mobipocket eBooks
eBooks in a small file format for faster downloads and easy transfer to a portable device.
Requirements
Windows 2000, XP, or Vista Operating System.
Mobipocket Reader.
Features of Mobipocket Reader
Zoom text feature.
Reflowable text.
Bookmarks.
Full text searching.
Supports transfer of eBooks to many Smartphones and PDAs.

28. Computers / Devices: eBooks
Check out the device lists for Adobe and Mobipocket: Adobe eBooks: May be transferred to a Sony Reader PRS Note: A firmware upgrade may need to be completed on the Sony Reader PRS-505 to be compatible with Adobe Digital Editions. Mobipocket eBooks: (Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click the device images in the lower left).

29. Help Resources

30. Help Resources
Help link: This is the best resource for Frequently Asked Questions!
Quick Start Guide: How to get started with School Download Library in three easy steps.
Guided Tour: Self-paced guides. How to browse, check out, and download digital titles.

31. Adobe Authorization
A user will be prompted to authorize their computer the first time Adobe Digital Editions opens.
Select 'Authorize Computer'. This option allows you to download to multiple computers and transfer to devices.
Click the link 'Get an Adobe ID', and follow the instructions to create an Adobe account. You just need an address.
Return to the Authorize screen, and enter the address and password for your Adobe account.
Click 'Activate'.

32. Mobipocket Registration
Before you check out a Mobipocket title, be sure to register a Device PID.
Copy the device PID from Mobipocket Reader: Reading Devices > Edit Properties > Copy Device PID.
Paste the device PID into your School Download Library account: School Download Library > My Account > My Mobipocket PIDs.

33. Next Steps Watch for our follow-up email.
Visit your School Download Library. Check out and download titles.
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