The document provides an overview of a workshop on using the OverDrive platform for accessing eBooks and audiobooks at Loreto Normanhurst. It discusses the background and benefits of using OverDrive, including its large collection of titles. It demonstrates how to browse titles, check items out using a student ID, and download eBooks and audiobooks. It also addresses some obstacles experienced in implementation and the advantages of using OverDrive. Contact information is provided for questions.

1. OVERDRIVE
EBOOKS & AUDIO BOOKS
Turning a New Page: eBooks & AudioBooks
The ‘OverDrive’ Experience at Loreto Normanhurst

2. Workshop Overview
 Background to OverDrive at Loreto Normanhurst
 Content: OverDrive eBook/Audio Book collection
 Demonstration: The OverDrive platform. Self-
service ‘check-out’ and download process
 „Play‟ time :) Test-drive the LN OverDrive website.
 Wrap-up:
 Advantages & Obstacles
 Questions?
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3. Background
Why OverDrive at
Loreto Normanhurst?

4. Background
 AudioBooks:
 To encourage reading
for leisure
 To support struggling
readers
 eBooks:
 Explosion of interest in
eBooks & eReaders
 Multimedia text enrichment
 Textual flexibility (searching within text, annotations,
‘social highlighting’)
 Convenience, portability, titles inexpensive

5. Why AudioBooks?
Research indicates that AudioBooks:
 offer particular benefits for struggling
readers and students with disabilities (Boyle
et al, 2003)
 ‘improve fluency and comprehension’
(Carbo, 1987, 1990 as cited in
Montgomery, 2009, p.4)
 ‘improve reading and academic
performance for both English language
learners and native English speakers’ http://www.innovopublishing.com/images/I
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(Montgomery, 2009)
 support auditory learners (Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences).
 ‘accelerate reading gains. Data shows that audio books can improve reading
comprehension by 34% as it bridges the gap for students... read[ing] text above their
reading level.’ (Boston Public Schools, as cited in Cothran, 2009).
 ‘help students acquire new vocabulary... effective fluency instruction begins with
modelled reading’ (Boston Public Schools, as cited in Cothran, 2009).

6. Why eBooks?
eBooks have reached critical mass !
 eBooks now consistently outselling
hardbacks on Amazon. eBooks sales
predicted to overtake print sales by late
2011.
 Popularity of eBooks boosted by the release
of eReader devices (eg. Apple’s iPad,
Amazon’s Kindle, Border’s Nook),
SmartPhones (eg. iPod) & 1:1 programs.
(Tweney, Epicenter,19 July 2010 & Shroeder, July 2010) Tofel, 2010
Benefits of convenience & portability.
Inexpensive:
 OverDrive eBooks approx 75% cheaper than their print equivalents
 Amazon’s eBooks also cheaper: 510,000+ titles cost under US $10.
 Discounts mean that the cost of the device is fairly quickly recuperated.

7. Why eBooks?
 Search within text.
 Define words.
 Add bookmarks.
 Highlight
 Add comments/notes.
Share your highlighting with
others = eg. “social
highlighting” (eg. send selected
quotes directly to Facebook or Twitter),
Amazon’s ‘Most Highlighted Passages of
All Time’).
Images: Kindle app from http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/5_ways_that_ebooks_are_better_than_paper_books.php

8. Why eBooks?
 Multimedia text enrichment (eg. glossary, contextual info, illustrations,
hyperlinks, graphics, video) provide a combination of visual, tactile and
auditory modalities improving comprehension and supporting student
learning via their preferred modality (Poarow, 1990; Hastings, 1997; Lewin,
1997, and McKenna, 1998 as cited in Short, 2010).
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9. Evaluating the Options
Comparing download services:
 Audible (affordable AudioBooks; but no eBooks; no institutional
subscriptions)
 Bolinda Digital (excellent Australian Fiction content; but download
product still in development; no eBooks)
 InfoBase eBooks (no AudioBooks)
 NetLibrary (similar service but less Fiction content – English texts)
 OverDrive
Choosing OverDrive
- Seamless management of student loans. A self-borrowing online
service, connected to LMS/patron information.
- Compatibility:
- AudioBooks: compatible with most devices (eg. iPod/iPhones).
- eBooks: eReader compatibility improving.
- Content: coverage of English texts, YA eBook/Audio Book Fiction.
- Marc records available for library catalogue: ‘one-stop-shop’ for
locating library-owned AudioBooks (ie. content on OverDrive, mp3 CD’s,
cassettes etc).

10. OverDrive Content
Currently 1142 AudioBooks
and
84 eBooks...
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11. AudioBook & eBook Collection
Including English texts, new/popular fiction, selected research/reference works (eg. Bloom’s
guides, the Cambridge Introduction to Literature series):
 English set texts
 Audio Books
 eBooks

12. Demonstration
The Loreto Normanhurst
OverDrive Service

13. Getting Started
To download titles, you
need:
 A computer (or use the
LRC ‘Download Station’)
 A student/staff ID card
 Free software
 Internet

14. Downloads are easy as 1... 2... 3 !
1. Browse
Select an eBook/Audio Book from the LRC
Catalogue or LRC’s OverDrive website
2. Check Out
Enter your student/staff ID number to
„borrow‟ the eBook/AudioBook.
3. Download
Download the eBook/Audio Book to your
computer. Play/read it there
orTransfer it to your
iPod/iPhone/iPad/mp3 player etc.
Titles automatically expire! So no overdue fees 

15. 1. Browse
Select an eBook/Audio Book
from the LRC’s OverDrive
website or LRC Catalogue

16. 2. Check-Out
Read description
Listen to an excerpt
See which devices the book
can play on
Consider other recommendations
Read reviews
Add to ‘Library Bag’ & ‘Check-out’

17. 2. Check-Out
„Always available‟
Some titles are ‘always
available’. This means
several students (or an
entire class) can borrow
the title simultaneously
‘Reserve this item‟
If all copies are on loan,
you may place a hold
(email notification when
available)

18. 2. Check-Out
‘Add to Library Bag’  ‘Proceed to Checkout’
(or ‘Continue Browsing’ to add more titles – max 3 – and then ‘Checkout’):

19. 2. Check-Out
Log In with your ‘Student/Staff ID number’:
Select loan period and
‘confirm check out’:

20. 3. Download!
Free software:
1. AudioBooks: OverDrive Media Console
2. eBooks: Adobe Digital Editions
(Free/quick downloads from LRC’s OverDrive website)

21. Downloading AudioBooks
Using ‘OverDrive Media Console’

22. 3. Download!
Example: Audio Book
OverDrive Media Console launches: Click ‘OK’

23. 3. Download!
 ‘Check all’ the boxes to
download all chapters &
click ‘OK’
 Multi-task, while the
AudioBook downloads in
the background...

24. Playing AudioBooks (PC)
Double-click to
play on your PC!
Playing options:

25. Transfer
Keep the download software open and...
1. Plug in iPod/mp3 player
(see list of ‘Compatible Audio Devices’)
2. Select the AudioBook: click ‘Transfer’
3. Follow the steps: ‘Transfer Wizard’
(note: select all parts)
Hints (for trouble-shooting errors):
1. Ensure iTunes & iPod software is up-to-date.
2. Enable ‘Manually Manage Music’ in iTunes
(select the device [left
menu]
‘Summary’ Tab [top]
 Tick ‘Manually Manage
Music & Videos’.)

26. Finding AudioBooks (Apple devices)
Music  AudioBooks
(titles transfered from PC)
OverDrive app: (titles
downloaded directly via
app)
iPod shortcut 
AudioBooks (iPad)

27. Downloading eBooks
Using ‘Adobe Digital Editions’

28. Downloading eBooks
Check-out process for
eBooks & AudioBooks
is exactly the same.
BUT ...
ensure you are using
‘Internet Explorer’ (eg.
Chrome not supported)

29. 3. Download!
Free software:
1. AudioBooks: OverDrive Media Console
2. eBooks: Adobe Digital Editions
(Free/quick downloads from LRC’s OverDrive website)

30. 3. Download!
‘Download’  ‘Open’  Adobe Digital Editions launches...

31. 3. Download!
Your eBook will open... !

32. Change page
display (ePub)
4. Read, annotate & enjoy :) Enlarge/reduce
OR
Print (ePub) font size (pdf)
Search
Jump to within text
page
Create
bookmark
(highlighting OR
page; add notes)
Select
chapter
Turn pages

33. 3. Download!
Like AudioBooks, eBooks expire after the loan period:

34. Compatible eReaders

35. ‘Play’ Time
Explore the website!
- Browse and search for titles.
- Borrow titles with guest . .
. patron login.
- Download titles / transfer .
http://www.squidoo.com/groups/childrenandparenting . to device.
- Guest login: 2001-2030

37. Other Ways to Download AudioBooks
OverDrive Download Station
OverDrive Media Console App

38. Other Ways to Download AudioBooks
 LRC Download Station
 Computer loaded with
OverDrive download
software for
AudioBooks (opp. LRC
Help Desk).
 Find a book, plug in
your iPod/mp3 player
and download
instantly

39. Yep... ‘there’s an app for that’ 
Alternatively, * or iPhone/iPad/
BlackBerry/Windows
Mobile/Android
download DIRECT to your iPod* using the
OverDrive MediaConsole App
and
LRC Catalogue/OverDrive website
(hint: save website shortcut to iPod Home Screen: Go to
website  ‘+’  ‘Add to Home Screen’)
+ =

40. OverDrive MediaConsole App
 Check-out &
download
process is
identical
(ie. select book on
website, check-
out & download
using OverDrive
app):

41. Wrap-Up
- Obstacles
- Advantages
- Questions?
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42. Obstacles?
 Time: 12 weeks predicted for implementation  double.
Unexpected delays experienced with:
 installation of Amlib DIY/SIP2 module for patron data
(firewall.. argh!).
 marc records (still waiting on OCLC...)
 Additional purchase of Amlib DIY/SIP2 module ($2,400) to
facilitate self-checkout of online loans.
 Download speed: AudioBooks (10-45 mins; average size
150MB. eBooks significantly faster/smaller at approx 700KB)
 Content limitations: international copyright currently prevents
Australian sites from purchasing some titles (eg. Stephenie Meyer’s
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner ).

43. Advantages?
 Positive feedback from students and staff.
 High usage:
 430 downloads and 1,600+ website visits in first 6 weeks.
 Seamless process for patrons:
 Students report very few technical glitches.
 Minimal intervention required from library staff.
 Avoids risks of copyright infringement associated with lending/loading
CDs (‘format shifting’).
 Staff training: thorough training for library staff (via webconferencing
& recorded video demonstrations).
 Project management: OverDrive assigned the school a Project
Manager to oversee implementation and ongoing support (Ben Alcorn).

44.  Responsive technical support (via email – response usually
supplied overnight).
 Customised marketing materials supplied (eg. posters,
bookmarks, media releases).
 Impressive support and customer service (eg. customisation of
website, responsiveness to emails, willingness to accommodate
Australian time zone).
 Marc records available for library catalogue: ‘one-stop-shop’ for
locating the library’s varied AudioBook collection (ie. content on
OverDrive, mp3 CD’s, Audible etc).

45. Contacts & Questions?
Questions?
Contacts:
Therese Kenny
Teacher Librarian & ICT Integrator http://www.high-output.com/hot/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ask-300x299.jpg
Loreto Normanhurst
tkenny@loretonh.nsw.edu.au | Ph: 9473 7463 | Fax: 9487 8561
Mike Shontz
Business Development Account Executive
OverDrive
mshontz@overdrive.com | Ohio: responsible for clients in Oceania