Downloading Digital Media from Maine InfoNet Digital Library:
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Basic facts about
Maine InfoNet Download Library
from OverDrive®
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- No fines
- Automatic returns after lending period
- Free OverDrive Media Console software required
- MP3 Audiobooks are compatible with many devices including most cell phones, PDA’s and MP3 players such as iPods (iTunes v7.6.2.9 or newer required)
- The WMA Audiobooks work only with PC based machines and Window Media compatible portable players and devices (Windows Media Player v9 and above required)
- You may have 3 items in your Cart
- 2 titles can be checked-out at a time
- Limited copies of each title, but you can place a Hold on up to 3 titles at a time
- The lending period can vary from title to title; the lending period for each item is clearly displayed with other details about the title
- Once downloaded, titles can be transferred to a handheld device within the lending period
- Some titles may be burned to a CD
Software Requirements
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Mac System Requirements for both Intel or PowerPC processor
- Mac OS 10.4.9 (or newer)
- iTunes v7.6.2.9 (or newer)
- QuickTime v7.4.5 (or newer) (download QuickTime as part of the iTunes download.)
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Windows System Requirements
- 233 MHz (or faster) processor
- Windows 98 SE (or newer)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 (or newer)
- Windows Media Player 9 Series (or newer)
- Windows Media Player Security Upgrade
Additional Windows Requirements for Transfer to Apple Devices- iTunes v7.6.2.9 (or newer)
- QuickTime v7.4.5 (or newer) (QuickTime can be downloaded as part of the iTunes download.)
- Windows XP (or newer)
- 500 MHz (or faster) processor
Additional Windows Requirements for Transfer to Microsoft Zune- Zune device with firmware v3.0 (or newer)
- Zune application v3.0 (or newer)
- Windows XP (or newer)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (or newer)
- 500 MHz (or faster) processor
How to Download Audiobooks
- After clicking on the link to access Maine InfoNet Download Library, you can search for particular titles or browse the collection. Once you find the title you want, click "Add to Cart". Titles added to your Cart will remain for 45 minutes while you continue to browse the collection. When you are finished browsing, click on the "My Cart" link, and then choose "Proceed to Checkout".
- At checkout, you will be asked to log in to your account. Here you may choose to sign-in "By Town" or "By Library name", and then enter your library card number. This will allow you to check out titles. Click on "Confirm Checkout" at the next screen, and the titles are ready to download.
- You must have OverDrive Media Console installed to listen to these audio books. The checkout confirmation screen offers you the option of downloading the Media Console.
- If a title you want is not currently available, you will have the option to place a "Hold" on it. That puts you in the queue to be able to download that title. You will be asked for an email address during the Check Out process. This information is required so that you can be notifies via email that the title is available. Proceed as instructed in #2 to check out your other titles.
- When the title becomes available, you will receive an email with instructions on checking the book out. The item will be held for you for 3 days (starting when you are emailed notice that the title is available).
- If you need more help, see Maine InfoNet Download Library - “Help” page or follow the instructions below for emailing support at downloadables@patten.lib.me.us
Troubleshooting
The answers to most questions can be found by following the links on Maine InfoNet Download Library - “Help” page, which is available from the top of every page on the Download Library website as a “Digital Help” button. If you are unable to find an answers to your question online, please feel free to email downloadables@patten.lib.me.us with a detailed description of your problem or question.
In order to facilitate troubleshooting, please include as much as possible of the following information in your correspondence:
- Steps to reproduce the problem (in as much detail as possible)
- Exact text of any error message (screen shots are helpful)
- URL(s) of any error page(s) you encounter
- Library card number
- Title(s) of problem download(s)
- Applicable software version (this information can typically be found under Help > About)
- Operating system (Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 98 SE, Mac OS X 10.x, etc.)
- Internet browser and version (Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 2.0, etc. In most browsers, find this under Help > About)
- If applicable, device type and operating system
To find out which players will work, go to Overdrive's Device Resource Center. This site lists both devices that are compatible and those that are incompatible with Maine InfoNet Download Library. There are also to links each of the manufacturer's product & support pages and current device price as listed on Google's Product Search.
