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What follows are frequently asked questions about digital materials and the William F. Laman Public Library web site. Click the question to hear the question and answer. Each answer is followed by a back to top link that leads back to the list of questions.
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:
- WMA Audiobooks in the OverDrive Media Console™ format
To review system requirements and download free software for your preferred format, click below:
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What is an OverDrive Audio Book?
An OverDrive Audio Book title is a digitally-protected audiobook that has been optimized for download. OverDrive Audio Book titles are built using the Microsoft® Windows Media® Audio format, which greatly enhances the sound quality for desktop listening, play of CD copies (where permitted by the publisher), and portable device use.
To read more about free digital audiobook software, click on the link below:
To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below:
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What software do I need to use the content at this site?
In order to borrow and use a specific format of digital media, you must download and install the appropriate software.
OverDrive Media Console (for OverDrive Audio Books) is available for desktop and laptop computers with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Mobile operating systems. For more information on OverDrive Media Console, click here.
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How do I get to OverDrive titles after I've downloaded them?
To open an OverDrive title, open OverDrive Media Console and double-click the desired title in the 'Media Library'.
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Can I download a title multiple times during the checkout period?
William F. Laman Public Library maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My eAudioBookshelf'. During the lending period, you can re-download from the My eAudioBookshelf feature by clicking on the 'My eAudioBookshelf' link in the My eAudioBook Account section.
To reach the My eAudioBook Account section, click the 'My eAudioBook Account' link and enter the required login information.
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What happens to downloaded titles once I have finished with them?
Downloaded files remain on your computer (even after they have expired) until you manually delete them. The steps to delete expired files vary by format…
To delete OverDrive titles using OverDrive Media Console…
- Open OverDrive Media Console.
- Select the item you wish to delete in the 'Media Library'.
- Click the 'Delete' button.
The title is deleted.
To delete OverDrive titles using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile…
- Open OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
- Select the item you wish to delete in the 'Media Library'.
- Click Menu > Delete and click 'Yes' to confirm.
The title is deleted.
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Can I use the materials I check out from this site on multiple computers?
This depends on the format…
- If you are using OverDrive media…
OverDrive Audio Books can be downloaded to multiple computers, transferred to supported portable devices, and burned to CD (where permitted by the publisher).
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Can I download and play OverDrive titles on a Windows Mobile® device?
You can download and play OverDrive titles on a Windows Mobile device using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile. To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile, click here.
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What is an enhanced title?
Enhanced titles are accompanied by supplemental material provided by the publisher. Once you have checked out an enhanced title, you will be able to download the title as well as the supplemental material. Note that an enhanced title only counts as a single checkout.
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How do I know if a title is enhanced?
Enhanced titles are clearly labeled with the designation '[ENHANCED]'.
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I'm interested in an enhanced title but I really only want one of the files. Do I have to download both?
No. You need only download the file in which you are interested.
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I'm thinking about checking out an enhanced title. Will it count as one or two checkouts?
An enhanced title counts as a single checkout.
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How can I tell the format of the supplemental file that comes with an enhanced title? How will I know what software I need to use it?
The file format of the supplemental file is indicated at the title details page (click the link '[ENHANCED]'). Additionally, the file format is recapped on the My eAudioBookshelf page. At the My eAudioBookshelf page, you'll also find a link to the download instructions for the software required to use the supplemental file.
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Is there a mobile version of this website?
A mobile version of this site is available. The mobile version should display automatically when you access http://laman.lib.overdrive.com on your mobile device.
If you access this site on your portable device and don't see the mobile version, take the following steps…
- Close the web browser on your device.
- Open a new instance of the browser, and delete cookies.
- Delete temporary Internet files.
- Access http://laman.lib.overdrive.com again.
The mobile version of the website should be displayed.
You may want to download titles directly to your portable device. Please note…
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What kinds of materials can I check out from the mobile version of this website?
You can browse and check out all of the materials available at this site from the mobile version of the website.
You may want to download titles directly to your portable device. Please note…
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I am trying to access the mobile version of the site on my mobile device, but my Internet browser keeps accessing the standard site. What should I do?
If you access this site on your portable device and don't see the mobile version, take the following steps…
- Close the web browser on your device.
- Open a new instance of the browser, and delete cookies.
- Delete temporary Internet files.
- Access http://laman.lib.overdrive.com again.
The mobile version of the website should be displayed.
Should you continue to experience problems accessing the site, please email support. In your email be sure to include the device make and model as well as the Internet browser and version that you are using.
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