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Welcome!!
May 2012
• Providing affordable access to
downloadable audio books and eBooks
for libraries large and small
• Includes libraries in central, southwest,
southeast, and northwest Iowa
• 24/7 access to digital audio books and
eBooks. downloaded from WILBOR website
• Content includes adult fiction, nonfiction,
and K12 titles—all in various genres
• All titles purchased remain for the life of the
Consortium; titles are not withdrawn
The Collection
• Audiobooks: 4532 titles (since June 2008)
• eBooks: 6227 titles (since Dec. 1, 2010)
• Duplicate copies of popular titles
(12,043 copies of ebooks, for ex.)
• 25 “Always Available” audio titles; 25
ebook titles
Audio formats: wma and mp3
eBook formats: ePUB, pdf, and Kindle
Downloading
• Intended for home use
• Patrons download and install free
software
• Content can be transferred to portable
devices
• Some audiobooks can be burned to CDs
• Audio book titles can be downloaded in
pieces, helpful for slower connections
The Basics
One time: download software or app to
manage digital rights & “libraries”
• Browse or Search for title (audio- or e-book)
• Add to Cart, Check Out
(If in circ, add to wait list)
• Download—to computer or mobile device
• Transfer, if desired, from computer to portable
device
Digital Rights Management
DRM
Adobe Digital
Editions
(eBooks)
WILBOR
Website
Book
Checked out
Overdrive Media
Console (Audiobooks)
Amazon
(Kindle)
Overdrive Media Console app
(eBooks and Audiobooks on
mobile)
Book
Downloaded
Takeaway:
Books that are checked out must go through
a process (software) to “unlock” the
copyright protection
This means an extra step that patrons don’t
need to do when they BUY a book
Compatible Devices: Audiobooks*
Computers
WMA
MP3
PCs
PCs, Macs
Mp3 players wma-compliant players
iPod, iPad IF
transferred using
PC (most titles)
Mobile Devices
most players
iPod, iPad
iPad, Droid,
Blackberry
(using OMC app)
Compatible Devices: eBooks*
* directly to device, using Overdrive Media Console app
** devices must have Kindle app installed
Compatible devices list on WILBOR website:
http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/
Takeaway: Formats
There are 5 formats, compatible with
different devices. There are charts and
guides to help you choose the right one for
any given device.
“Classes” of Devices
Audiobooks
eBooks
1. wma-compliant
1. “nook” class: inc. Sony
Reader, etc.
2. Mp3
2. Kindle
3. (mobile)
3. (mobile)
+ PC and Mac computers
Takeaway: Devices
There are lots of devices, but they fall into
one of 3 classes, and the process for all
devices in any one class is the same.
(And we have charts and guides.)
Authentication
• Through WILBOR’s EZ-Proxy, or through your
automation system
• After selecting their “home library,” patrons
login using their barcode number (and a PIN,
if your library is authenticating through your
automated system)
Circ Stats & Cataloging …
• MARC records available (paid by WILBOR)
• Audiobooks “checked out” for 1 week:
eBooks for 2 weeks
• Most titles are 1 download-at-a-time; 25
audiobook and 25 eBook titles are “always
available,” allowing for unlimited number
of patrons downloading title at the same
time
• Library-specific statistics are available
Circ Policies:
• 3 books (audio and/or e-) checked out at
one time
• 5 books in cart; remain in cart 30 minutes
• 3 books on wait list at one time
• Loan period:
Audiobooks: 1 week (some early return)
eBooks:
2 weeks (early return)
Today’s Tour:
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Tour of the WILBOR website
Logging in
Adding book to cart, Checking out
Downloading software and books
Transferring
Review of Circ “policies”
Reports
The Website
Patron Log In
Login Page (generic)
Patron Account
Add to Cart
DRM: Digital Rights Mgmt
The Cart
Checking Out
Prepare to Download
Download Console (once!)
Back to Checkout on Wilbor
Downloading Book
The Console
Can Download in Parts
Play / Transfer / Burn CD
Transfer
Burn to CD (when allowed)
eBooks
Formats: EPUB, pdf, Kindle
Digital Rights Management
Software:
Adobe Digital Editions (ADE)
Overdrive Media Console app (for ePUB
on mobile devices)
Kindle app (for mobile devices/Kindle books)
eBook
Adobe Digital Editions
Mobile Devices
• Use Overdrive Media Console app
Download directly to device, via the app
• Audiobooks: mp3 only
• eBooks: ePUB
• Kindle books: Kindle app must be installed on
device
Process is much the same as on computer, but
website will be mobi version, and download
directly to device
Mobile app (OMC)
Kindle Books
Reports—Content Reserve
View Reports Page
Resources
• WILBOR Website (for patrons)
http://wilbor.lib.overdrive.com
• WILBOR Support Website (for librarians)
http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/cd/download
Questions?
WILBOR New Member Training
Evaluation:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/965NMTQ
When you click on the link a new tab or window
will open BEHIND your classroom window.
Minimize the classroom window to access it.
At the end of the survey you will find a link to
a CE certificate for 1.5 hours (pdf)