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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:
- Digital audio books in the OverDrive Media Console™ format
To download free software for your preferred format, and to review system requirements and instructions for download, click below:
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What is an OverDrive Audio Book?
An OverDrive Audio Book is a digital version of an audio book that is DRM-protected and optimized for download.
To read more about free digital audio book software, click on the link below:
To review system requirements and instructions for download, click on the link below:
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What software do I need?
In order to borrow and use a specific format of digital media, you must download and install the proper software.
OverDrive Media Console (for audio books) is available for desktop and laptop computers with Microsoft Windows operating systems. For more information on this software, click here.
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How do I get to my titles after I've downloaded them?
Access downloaded titles as follows:
OverDrive Media Console automatically saves a copy of the
audio book to your computer. To play an audio book, open OverDrive Media Console and select the desired title from the 'Media Library'.
Note that if you've misplaced your copy of a downloaded title, the Digital Downloads from MVLC maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Digital Checkouts'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Digital Checkouts feature by clicking on the 'My Digital Checkouts' link in the My Digital Account section.
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I cannot find the title I downloaded. Can I download it again?
If you've misplaced your copy of a downloaded title, Digital Downloads from MVLC maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Digital Checkouts'. During the lending period, you can re-download from the My Digital Checkouts feature by clicking on the 'My Digital Checkouts' 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.
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What happens to the title I downloaded once I've finished with it?
Downloaded files remain on your computer (even after they have expired) until you manually delete them. Please review these instructions for deleting expired files:
To delete an expired audio book file...
- Open OverDrive Media Console.
- Locate the audio book you wish to delete in the 'Media Library'. Single-click on the title to select it, then click the 'Delete' button.
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Can I use the materials I check out from this site on multiple machines?
If you are using OverDrive Media…
OverDrive Audio Books can be downloaded to multiple computers, transferred to supported portable devices, and burned to CD (when allowed by the publisher).
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