1. eBooks at the Library Information about digital eBooks and how to get started using them at the library.

2. What is an ebook? e-book n. 1. A small, portable device onto which the contents of a book in electronic format can be downloaded and read. 2. A book whose contents are in an electronic format. Source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/e-bookhttp://www.thefreedictionary.com/e-book

3. What is an ereader and how can it work with the library? Nook ColorSony Touch Edition PanDigital Novel

4. Maryland Digital eLibrary Consortium

5. Getting Started 1. Go to www.stmalib.orgwww.stmalib.org 2. Click on the 3 rd blue arrow on the right marked “Downloadables” 3. Click on Overdrive eBooks & Audio BooksOverdrive eBooks & Audio Books

6. Some things to consider:

7. PDF vs ePUB

8. DRM Transferring files with Digital Rights Management

9. Adobe Digital and DRM

10. Adobe Digital Instructions for ereaders

11. Click on Overdrive eBooks & Audio Books designated in orange

12. If this is the first time downloading an ebook, select ‘Adobe Digital Editions” link under Digital Media Search on the right-hand column.

13. Click on the link to download Adobe. See the information listed below for system requirement information.

14. Once at this screen, select the “Sign in” option.

15. Click on the “Create an Adobe Account” to set-up your FREE Adobe Account so that you will be able to synch your device with the library site.

16. Fill out the account details information to sign-up.

17. Once at this screen, select the “Download now” option.

18. Click on the “Launch” box to install.

19. Overdrive Media Console Instructions

20. If this is the first time downloading an ebook, select Overdrive Media Console link under Digital Media Search on the right-hand column.

21. Select the version needed to work with your system and click the “Download Now” button.

22. Other Devices

23. Search for and Check Out an eBook 1. Go to www.stmalib.orgwww.stmalib.org 2. Click on the 3 rd blue arrow on the right marked “Downloadables” 3. Click on Overdrive eBooks & Audio BooksOverdrive eBooks & Audio Books

24. Maryland Digital eLibrary Consortium

25. Next—have fun! Use the advanced search features to narrow your search for titles just for you and your ereader. Place titles on order-we’ll notify you when they are available! Check-out up to 4 titles at a time with the option of 7 or 14 day check-outs. There are NO overdue fees-titles are automatically checked- in at the end of the lending period. Refer to your handout