Quick guide to OverDrive eReader

Step 1: Sign up with OverDrive To get on your Kobo Aura, Aura H2O, Touch 2.0, or Glo, sign up for an OverDrive account .

On the OverDrive website, click 'Sign up' on the top right corner.

Then enter your name, email address and password. Click 'Sign up'.

Kobo Aura ONE Tip The Kobo Aura ONE works a little differently to most eReaders. You can download eBooks directly through the Kobo Aura ONE.

Find out how to get started with the Kobo Aura ONE

Step 2: Download Download Adobe Digital Editions to your Windows computer. On Adobe Digital Editions, click on 'Authorise'.

On the Computer Authorization screen, select OverDrive on the Vendor drop- down. On the Vendor Login ID and Vendor Password fields, enter the email address and password you used to sign up with OverDrive. Click 'Authorize'.

Step 3: Sign in to our OverDrive website Go to the Auckland Libraries OverDrive website and sign in with your OverDrive account.

Click 'Sign in' on the top right corner. Then click 'Sign in with OverDrive'.

Then click 'Sign in with OverDrive'.

Enter your email address and password.

Step 4: Add your library card To sign in to our OverDrive website, add your library card.

On the Add a Library Card popup window, click 'Add a card' at the top right corner.

Then enter your library card number and click 'Sign in'.

Step 5: Find a to borrow View our collections.

Browse by clicking on 'Subjects', 'Collections', 'Kids' or 'Teens'.

Step 6: Borrow a book 'Borrow' if 'Available'. 'Place a hold' on books if on 'Wait List'.

At the bottom of the book, click on 'Go to loans'.

Step 7: Download the book Download the book to Adobe Digital Editions.

Click on the Download button.

Step 8: Transfer the book to your Kobo eReader Connect your Kobo Aura, Aura H2O, Touch 2.0, or Glo to your computer.

Check that your Kobo eReader device appears on the left hand menu of Adobe Digital Editions.

Drag the book to your Kobo eReader. When transfer is complete, disconnect your Kobo eReader from your computer.