Nook Simple Touch

OverDrive Instruction Packet

sails.lib.overdrive.com

OverDrive, our and digital audiobook service, offers in several different formats. When you find a in our OverDrive collection that interests you, look for its list of available formats. Then use the instruction sheet in this packet that goes with the format you wish to check out.

Nook Simple Touch devices are compatible with these formats: • EPUB • PDF eBooks

EPUB & PDF eBooks

You will need a SAILS library card and an Adobe account (sign up at adobe.com).

One‐Time Setup

1 Open the web browser on your computer and go to sails.lib.overdrive.com/software.htm.

Click on then click Download now. Click on the appropriate installer for your computer and run the installer.

2 Follow the steps in the installer to install Adobe Digital Editions. Once installation is complete, Adobe Digital Editions will open.

Click the Help menu then click Authorize Computer. Enter your Adobe ID and password and click Authorize. Click OK to finish.

Check Out Books 1 Open the web browser on your computer and go to sails.lib.overdrive.com.

2 Click Sign In, located in the upper right corner of the screen.

Enter your library card number and PIN and click Sign In.

The PIN is usually the last 4 digits of your telephone number. 3 Search or browse for a book.

The book must be available in the EPUB or PDF eBook format. You can either restrict your searching or browsing to the EPUB or PDF eBook format or you can click on a book’s cover image to view the eBook details and

make sure EPUB eBook or PDF eBook is included under Available formats.

4

A black icon means the book A gray icon means the book is available. is checked out.

To check out: To place a hold: a. From your browse or search results, click on the a. From your browse or search results, book’s cover image to view the eBook details. click on the book’s cover image to b. Change the lending period, if desired, then click view the eBook details. Borrow. b. Click Place a Hold.

c. Click Download (Select one format) then select c. Enter your email address and click EPUB eBook or PDF eBook and click Confirm & Place a Hold. Download.

d. Choose to open the file with Adobe Digital Edi‐ tions then click Library in the upper left corner.

You will receive an email when the book is available. You have 3 days from when the email is sent to check out the book. e. Connect your device to the computer with the USB cord. An icon for your device will display in the left‐hand column of Adobe Digital Editions. Click and drag the book to the device icon.