Yes, the Daviess County Public Library has two dedicated computers for Kentucky Libraries Unbound downloads.
These computers can download audio and music titles and transfer to your device. Digital video is online video content that can be downloaded and viewed from a variety of sources including PC, television, or compatible mobile device. Features and title selection may vary by service provider. An eAudiobook is similar to a book on tape or CD—except that with an eAudiobook a computer, MP3 player, or other electronic device is required to play back the
downloadable audio recording. An eBook, or electronic book, is an electronic copy of a book which can be read on the screen of your computer or hand held device. eBooks are available in many file formats. In order to view an eBook you must have the proper software for that file type. Kentucky Libraries Unbound requires that computers or portable devices require have the free software available on the Kentucky Libraries Unbound website.
• Adobe Reader for reading Adobe eBooks
• Mobipocket Reader for reading Mobipocket eBooks
• Overdrive Media Console 1.0 or higher for audiobooks
• Overdrive Media Console 1.0 of higher for music
• Overdrive Media Console 2.0 or higher for videos. Some titles on Kentucky Libraries Unbound allow transfer to an iPod or iPhone. Yes. Personal computers or portable devices require free software available on the Kentucky Libraries Unbound website.
• Adobe Reader for reading Adobe eBooks
• Mobipocket Reader for reading Mobipocket eBooks
• Overdrive Media Console 1.0 or higher for audiobooks
• Overdrive Media Console 1.0 of higher for music
• Overdrive Media Console 2.0 or higher for videos. You do not need to return a borrowed item. Once the lending period has elapsed, the title is automatically 'returned' to the library. Although the file(s) will remain on your machine, the file(s) will no longer be accessible. Download time depends on the file size and connection speed. You will see an estimate when you check-out. No, you must delete them. Some items are available for MAC and Apple products. Check the item record to determine compatibility. Yes. Digital items are compatible with a wide range of portable listening devices, such as portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone device.
Please see http://www.overdrive.com/DeviceResourceCenter/ for a list of compatible devices. Your KY Libraries Unbound digial items cannot be renewed, but you can check them out again if they are available when your checkout expires. You may search and listen, read, and view a free preview of most digital materials. But, to download to your PC or supported portable device, you will need a Daviess County Public Library card in good standing. If you are using version 6:
1. Open Adobe Reader and go to File > My Bookshelf.
2. Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to delete.
3. Click on the clock in the upper-right corner of the cover image. A pop-up box will display the eBook expiration date.
4. Click the 'Delete' button in the pop-up box.
If you are using version 7:
1. Open Adobe Reader and go to File > Digital Editions > My Digital Editions.
2. Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to delete.
3. Click on the clock in the upper-right corner of the cover image. A pop-up box will display the eBook expiration date.
4. Click the 'Delete' button in the pop-up box You may have 10 titles checked out at any given time. Titles are checked out for 21 days, with no option to return before the license expires. Titles can be renewed once for an extra 21 days. Ten (10). You may put up to twelve (12) titles in you’re eCart at the same time. Placing a title in your eCart is like placing it on temporary reserve; as long as the title is in your eCart, it will remain available for you to check-out for 30 minutes after you have placed it there. Only Adobe® eBooks may be returned early.
If you are using Adobe Reader 6:
1. Open Adobe Reader® and go to File > My Bookshelf.
2. Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to return. Right-click on the image and choose the 'Return to Lender' option. The ‘Document Expiration’ dialog box is displayed.
3. In the 'Document Expiration' dialog box, click option 'Return to Lender'.
*Note that clicking option 'OK' will simply close the dialog box without returning the book. The eBook will be returned from your account, and checked back into the library collection.
If you are using Adobe Reader 7:
1. Open Adobe Reader® and go to File > Digital Editions > My Digital Editions.
2. Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to return. Right-click on the image and choose the 'Return to Lender' option. The 'Document Expiration' dialog box is displayed.
3. In the 'Document Expiration' dialog box, click option 'Return to Lender'.
*Note that clicking option 'OK' will simply close the dialog box without returning the book. The eBook will be returned from your account, and checked back into the library collection. |
