Getting Started
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Adobe Digital EditionsTo download an Overdrive eBook to your desktop or laptop computer, you will need to install Adobe Digital Editions software. The software is freely available at the Adobe website.
Important Terms
Borrow: Borrow is another word for check out. If a book is available to be checked out it will say 'borrow' under the title.
Place a Hold: If all the copies of an eBook are checked out you can place a hold on the title. When you place a hold you are addding yourself to the eBook's wait list.
How to Borrow an eBook from Overdrive
- Make sure you are connected to WiFi.
- Click on the Title of the book you want to check out
- Click the blue 'Borrow' tab
- You will be asked to sign in with your library card. Select 'Jefferson College' from the drop-down menu on the left side of the screen. Click 'sign in' and type in your last name and V number when prompted.
- A pop-up window will appear with an image of the book and borrowing options. Choose borrowing preference (7 day or 14 day check-out) and click 'borrow,'
- Choose platform on which you would like to read the eBook: Kindle, internet browser, or download EPUB eBook. To download an EPUB eBook on your desktop, you will need to download Adobe Digital Editions.
How to Download and Access an EPUB Book from Overdrive
- To download an eBook, start by going through the steps to borrow the title.
- Once the eBook has been checked out to you, a box will appear with options to read the eBook.
- To download, click on the teal "Download EPUB eBook" button next to the image of the book.
- A pop-up box will appear from Adobe giving you the options to save the file or open it. For the purpose of downloading, click 'Save File' and 'Ok.'
- The eBook will automatically be saved to your device's 'downloads.'
How to Read an eBook Offline
Once an eBook is downloaded, you have the option to read it offline as long as you remain signed in to your Overdrive account. If you are still signed in to Overdrive, simply go to your bookshelf and click on the title you want to read. From there, you will be able to continue reading, even if you are not connected to WiFi. If you do log out of your account, you will need WiFi to log back in and access your bookshelf.
Returning an eBook
Overdrive will give you the option to check out a book for 7 days or 14 days. At the end of the checkout period, the eBook will automatically be taken off your card and checked in-- you will not need to click on the 'return' button. Due to the automatic check-in, overdue fines will not accrue on eBooks.
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About Overdrive eBooks
As a Jefferson College user, you have access to our large collection of Overdrive eBooks through MOBIUS libraries. The eBook collection can be accessed from the Library Homepage, under the Books, Movies, Music link. You can search the Overdrive eBook catalog by scrolling down and clicking on the Overdrive link under "Search for eBooks, Films, and Media"
How to Borrow an eBook from Overdrive
How to Download a Book from Overdrive
