3M Cloud Committee

I am looking for folks who are interested in serving on a committee to explore the 3M Cloud product.  We will meet virtually using GoToMeeting.  If you are interested, please contact me at HartlandDir [at] vermontel [dot] net   Mary   *Please excuse any cross postings.

Updated Overdrive app for iOS users now available!

Overdrive has announced the release of OverDrive® Media Console™ v2.4 for iOS (iPhone®/iPad®/iPod touch®). It is now possible for users running iOS 4.0 or newer to return audiobooks and eBooks early with this new version--great news for all those fast readers and listeners out there! Users who already have the app will be notified an upgrade is available, and it is available in the App Store.

Stay tuned for dictionary look-up in eBooks!

~Judy

Need promotional bookmarks?

To get bookmarks, please send a check for $5.35 for  USPS flat rate small box filled with them.

 

Please make checks payable to: United States Postal Service and send them to:

Mary Danko

Hartland Public Library
PO Box 137 Hartland, Vermont 05048

 

These bookmarks have cute cows with an eReader and earphones!

 

Poster for Black History Month

If you’d like to market your ListenUp!Vermont OverDrive collection titles throughout Black History Month, we have a flyer that you can use in your library and around the community. Just email me and I'll send the pdf, or I can send one snail-mail if you do not have a color printer.

 

Return audiobooks early on Android, BlackBerry, iOS & Windows Phone 7!

There's some new features on the latest Overdrive Media Console for Android, BlackBerry, iOS (iPhone®/iPad®/iPod touch®) & Windows Phone 7

• Dictionary look-up: Define words and impress your friends with your expanding vocabulary (Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone only. It's in the works for iOS).
• Return audiobooks: Finally! Return audiobooks as soon as you finish listening so you can explore the next one. Don’t forget you can do the same with eBooks!
• Audiobook sleep timer: Set the timer and your book shuts off when you do.
• eBook orientation lock: Enable this setting, and you can rock without the roll!

How do I return EPUB eBooks and MP3 Audiobooks using OverDrive Media Console v2.4 (or newer)?
On Android…

1. From the bookshelf, tap the ‘+’ icon next to an eBook or audiobook, then tap ‘Return/Delete’.
2. Tap ‘Return then Delete’.
   The book is both returned and deleted from your device.

On BlackBerry…

1. From the bookshelf, select the title you would like to return, then push the BlackBerry button.
2. Select ‘Return/Delete’.
3. Select ‘Return then Delete’.
   The book is both returned and deleted from your device.

On iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch)…

1. From the bookshelf, tap the ‘+’ icon next to an eBook or audiobook, then tap ‘Return/Delete’.
2. Tap ‘Return then Delete’.
   The book is both returned and deleted from your device.

On Windows Phone…

1. From the bookshelf, tap and hold an eBook or audiobook, then tap ‘return/delete’.
2. Tap ‘Return then Delete’.
   The book is both returned and deleted from your device.

Encourage Patrons to Use the Holds Feature

We've seen a post holiday spike in eBook downloads which is what we expected.  It is important to note though that our average wait for holds is only 12 days.  This isn't too bad considering the demand for the popular titles.

If your patron is asking about availability of titles remember to point out that some titles are not available due to publisher's restrictions and that using the Holds feature for titles we do own works wonderfully.

When an item is put on hold patrons are asked to give an email address.  Hold notifications are sent to that email and folks have 3 days to download a title.  Having several titles in one's Holds queue is a good practice.

MD

Overdrive Compatible Devices

So many devices!  Just what works?  Be sure to refer to the Overdrive Devices page: http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/  

Last week I had a patron who wanted to play MP3s through his GPS.  While his GPS is an MP3 player, the management of the files couldn't be done.  There is a way to test files, too.  Just go down the page to the "Test a Device for Compatibility" section.  MD