eBooks for Blackberry PlayBook

Camden Public Library and 140 other Maine libraries joined together to purchase the Maine InfoNet Download Library, a collection of 2,500+ eBooks to “borrow” onto your own eReader devices free of charge. This collection comes from OverDrive, the current leader in the eBook lending market. These eBooks come in ePub format. Anyone with a card from a participating Maine library can access this collection, so grab your library card and let's get started!

Before you start, make sure that your Playbook is running the Playbook OS (v.2.0 or newer), and that you have installed the Overdrive Media Console (visit the Blackberry App World to find this app).

Launch the Overdrive app, tap Get Books (top right corner) and then tap Add a Library. Step 1: Set Up

1. Search for your library by name, city or zip code. 2. Tap the star next to it to add it to your Overdrive list of libraries. 3. Select your library from the Get Books list to start browsing.

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Step 2: Check out the eBook you want on the OverDrive site.

1. Search or browse for eBooks. 2. When you’ve found an eBook you’d like, tap Add to cart. You are limited to 3 eBooks at a time. 3. Tap Continue Browsing to look for more eBooks, or tap Proceed to Checkout.

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4. Sign in with your library card information if prompted. 5. Tap Confirm check out.

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Step 3: Download and read your eBook

If this is your first time downloading, activation is required. Activation allows you to read DRM- protected Adobe eBooks. You will be prompted to sign in to or create an account with Adobe.

Tap the Download button to download your eBook.

Once the Overdrive Media Console library opens, tap on the book title to start reading.

Due Dates and Returns

Your eBook is due either 7 or 14 days after you check it out, depending on which option you chose at the check-out screen. You can only choose the 14-day check-out if you select and check out the eBook on your computer first and then download the Book to your Playbook. You can check in eBooks early, but you will no longer be able to read them on your Playbook.

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