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OverDrive eBooks and Audiobooks


The Fort Saskatchewan Public Library offers best-selling and classic eBooks and audiobooks for download from the Library's eBook catalogue:  http://sclibrary.lib.overdrive.com, anytime, anywhere.

With thousands of titles to choose from – including popular fiction and non-fiction for adults, teens, and children – the collection is guaranteed to have something for everyone.

This service, powered by OverDrive, is free with your library card.

Click HERE to learn how to use the OverDrive Catalogue


Easy as: Browse, Check Out, Download, Enjoy!

In order to access OverDrive titles, you need:
Includes: e-books & e-audiobooks
Formats: EPUB, OEPUB, PDF, WMA, MP3
Loans: 3 weeks, 5 titles at a time. At the end of your loan period, the ebook files will no longer be accessible. Your computer or device will prompt you to delete expired library e-books. E-books are never overdue, and there are never any fines.
Renewals: No
Holds: If another user has an item checked out, place it on hold and get a notification when it is available.

* The library lends e-books with Adobe Digital Rights Management (DRM). Digital Rights Management is sometimes referred to as "digital locks" because it is a way of restricting access to, or copying of, electronic files. DRM is what makes library e-books expire at the end of their loan period. The type of DRM that is used on library items is called Adobe Digital Rights Management and it is managed using a free Adobe ID.

In order to use library e-book services, you will need to set up an Adobe ID. You can get one for free from Adobe.com. Once you have your Adobe ID, you will need to use it to authorize any computer or mobile device you are using to read or listen to library e-books. You can authorize a maximum of six computers or devices with one Adobe ID. If you need to reset your activations, contact Adobe Customer Service.

For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions for Adobe Digital Editions.

 


Step-by-Step Guides for E-Book Readers:

Kobo (Touch, Glo, Mini)
Kobo Vox and Kobo Arc
Sony Reader
Sony Reader WiFi (PRS-T1 and T2)
Sony Reader Desktop software


Step-by-Step Guides for Smartphones and Tablets:
Windows 8 Devices


Kindle Fire** Please note, the eInk Kindles are not currently compatible with the library's e-book service. The Kindle Fire is compatible.


SOFTWARE HELP:

Note for eBooks

For Windows Vista, XP, or older versions of Windows, we recommend downloading Adobe Digital Editions version 1.7.2 (due to compatibility issues).
 
 
For Windows 7 or newer, we recommend downloading Adobe Digital Editions version 2.0.
For audiobooks: OverDrive Media Console
Download OMC: http://www.overdrive.com/software/omc/

 

Note for smartphone users

In some cases, portable devices like smart phones may be able to access our e-book collection independently using an app. Apple and Android phones and tablets can do this, as can some Windows 7 Mobile and Blackberry devices. However, OverDrive Media Console may still be required on a PC in order to access e-audiobooks in WMA format.

Note for Macintosh users

OverDrive Media Console is available for both Windows and Macintosh computers. However, of the two audio formats available from our e-book site, only MP3 is compatible with Mac computers. If you are using a Mac to download audio books, then only MP3 titles will play on your machine. We buy MP3 audiobooks whenever they are available, but some publishers only release their titles in WMA format.
In some cases, WMA audiobooks can still be played on your iPod, iPad or iPhone by transferring the file from your PC to your Apple device. Many publishers enable this functionality while others don’t. In the OverDrive catalogue, you can quickly see whether WMA titles can be transferred to an Apple device with the 'Use On' icons. The 'iPod' icon will be greyed out if transfer to an Apple device is not permitted. To transfer a title, you need to download the title through OverDrive Media Console on your PC first, and then transfer the file to your Apple device.



FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW:

 

To get started: Quick Start Guide (OverDrive help site)
FAQs – OverDrive Help 
OverDrive website
To learn more about your new e-reader or tablet, or if you are thinking of buying one and want to compare features, see Strathcona County Library’s “Get to know your device”

WE CAN HELP!

Need help getting started with your new e-Reader?  Book your one-on-one session with Stacey.
These 1 hour sessions are FREE.
 
Bring your reading device OR get a hands-on introductory session trying out various Library eReaders.  (The Library eReaders are for training purposes and are not lent out.)

Stop by the Circulation Desk or call 780-998-4275 to book your session.

REQUEST A TITLE

If you would like to request a title for us to purchase for our downloadable collection, please fill out the form available at the link below. Please note that not all titles are available as e-books, but we will do our best!

Download Request web form