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What kinds of materials can I check out from this website?
We are pleased to offer the following types of materials for checkout and download from this website:
- eBooks in the Adobe® Digital Editions/Adobe® Reader®PDF format (eBooks optimized for on-screen reading)
- Digital audiobooks in the OverDrive Media Console™ format
- Digital music in the OverDrive Media Console™ format
To download free software for your preferred format, and to review system requirements and instructions for download, click below:
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What is an 'eBook'?
'eBook' is short for 'electronic book', a digital version of a print book that has been optimized for on-screen reading. eBooks are available in a variety of different formats:
To read more about free eBook software, click below:
To review system requirements and instructions for download, click below:
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What is an OverDrive Audiobook?
An OverDrive Audiobook title is a digitally-protected audiobook that has been optimized for download. OverDrive Audiobook titles are built using the Microsoft® Windows Media Audio format, which greatly enhances the sound quality for desktop listening, play of CD copies (when allowed by the publisher), and portable device use.
To read more about free digital audiobook software, click on the link below:
To review system requirements and instructions for download, click on the link below:
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What is OverDrive Music?
An OverDrive Music title is a digitally-protected music file that has been optimized for download. OverDrive Music titles are built using the Microsoft® Windows Media Audio format, which greatly enhances the sound quality for desktop listening, play of CD copies (when allowed by the publisher), and portable device use.
To read more about free music software, click on the link below:
To review system requirements and instructions for download, click on the link below:
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What software do I need?
In order to borrow and use a specific format of digital media, you must download and install the proper software.
For Adobe PDF eBooks, Adobe Digital Editions and Adobe Reader 7 are available for desktop and laptop computers. Adobe Reader 3.0 is available for PDAs with Palm OS and Adobe Reader 2.0 is available for the Pocket PC. For more information on this software, click here.
OverDrive Media Console (for audiobooks) is available for desktop and laptop computers with Microsoft Windows operating systems. Click here for more information on this software.
OverDrive Media Console (for music) is available for desktop and laptop computers with Microsoft Windows operating systems. Click here for more information on this software.
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How do I get to my titles after I've downloaded them?
Access downloaded titles as follows:
Adobe Digital Editions and Adobe Reader 6 and 7 automatically save a copy of the downloaded eBook to your computer. The method you use to access your eBooks depends on which software you have.
If you have Adobe Digital Editions…
- Open Adobe Digital Editions.
- Select the 'Library View' icon (in the upper left corner).
The Adobe Digital Editions library is displayed.
- Under the 'Bookshelves' heading, select 'Purchased'.
- Click the desired eBook.
- Click the 'Item Options' arrow (in the upper left corner of the selected eBook).
- Select 'Open Item' to open your eBook.
If you have Adobe Reader 7…
- Open Adobe Reader.
- Select File > Digital Editions > My Digital Editions.
The Adobe Reader Digital Editions screen displays your eBooks.
- Double-click the desired eBook to open it.
If you have Adobe Reader 6…
- Open Adobe Reader.
- Select File > My Bookshelf.
The Adobe Reader Bookshelf displays your eBooks.
- Double-click the desired eBook to open it.
(Please note that Adobe eBooks can be downloaded only one time. If you should need to download an Adobe eBook a second time, please contact support to reactivate your download link. In your email, please provide your library card number as well as the title of the book you wish to download again.)
OverDrive Media Console automatically saves a copy of the audiobook to your computer. To play an audiobook, open OverDrive Media Console and double-click the desired title in the 'Media Library'.
OverDrive Media Console automatically saves a copy of the
music file(s) to your computer. To play a music file, open OverDrive Media Console and double-click the desired title in the 'Media Library'.
Note that if you've misplaced your copy of a downloaded title, CLAMS maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Items Out'. During the lending period, most digital materials can be re-downloaded from the My Items Out feature by clicking on the 'My Items Out' link in the My Digital Account section.
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I cannot find the title I downloaded. Can I download it again?
If you've misplaced your copy of a downloaded title, CLAMS maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'My Items Out'. During the lending period, you can re-download from the My Items Out feature by clicking on the 'My Items Out' link in the My Digital Account section.
To reach the My Digital Account section, click the 'My Digital Account' link and enter the required login information.
(Please note that Adobe eBooks can be downloaded only one time. If you should need to download an Adobe eBook a second time, please contact support to reactivate your download link. In your email, please provide your library card number as well as the title of the book you wish to download again.)
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What happens to the title I downloaded once I've finished with it?
Downloaded files remain on your computer (even after they have expired) until you manually delete them. Please review these instructions for deleting expired files:
To delete an expired Adobe eBook using Adobe Digital Editions…
- Open Adobe Digital Editions.
- Select the 'Library View' icon (in the upper left corner).
The Adobe Digital Editions Library is displayed.
- Under the 'Bookshelves' heading, select 'Borrowed'.
- Click the desired eBook.
- Click the 'Item Options' arrow (in the upper left corner of the selected eBook).
- Select 'Delete Item'.
To delete an expired Adobe eBook using Adobe Reader 7…
- To delete an expired Adobe eBook file, open Adobe Reader 7 and go to File > Digital Editions > My Digital Editions.
- Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to delete. Click on the clock in the upper-right corner of the cover image.
A box will pop up with the expiration date.
- Click the 'Delete' button.
To delete an expired Adobe eBook using Adobe Reader 6…
- To delete an expired Adobe eBook file, open Adobe Reader 6 and go to File > My Bookshelf.
- Locate the cover image of the eBook you wish to delete. Click on the clock in the upper-right corner of the cover image.
A box will pop up with the expiration date.
- Click the 'Delete' button.
To delete an expired audiobook file...
- Open OverDrive Media Console.
- Locate the audiobook you wish to delete in the 'Media Library'. Single-click on the title to select it, then click the 'Delete' button.
To delete an expired music file...
- Open OverDrive Media Console.
- Locate the music title you wish to delete in the 'Media Library'. Single-click on the title to select it, then click the 'Delete' button.
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Can I use the materials I check out from this site on multiple machines?
If you are using Adobe eBooks…
If you are using Adobe Digital Editions, borrowed titles cannot be transferred to multiple machines.
If you are using Adobe Reader 6 or 7, borrowed titles can be transferred only if the destination computer is running Adobe Reader 6. To activate Adobe Reader 6 or 7 using the Named Activation option, click here.
Adobe Digital Editions/Adobe Reader 8 do not support the transfer of Adobe eBooks to portable devices or other computers. Note that Adobe Reader 6 or 7 may check for updates and download Adobe Reader 8 automatically depending on your current settings. Click here for information on turning off automatic updates in Adobe Reader 6 and 7.
Please note that Adobe Reader 6 is no longer available for download. If you upgrade to Adobe Digital Editions or Adobe Reader 7 or 8, you will not be able to reinstall Adobe Reader 6.
If you are using OverDrive Media...
OverDrive Audiobooks can be downloaded to multiple computers, transferred to supported portable devices, and burned to CD (when allowed by the publisher).
OverDrive Music can be downloaded to multiple computers, transferred to supported portable devices, and burned to CD (when allowed by the publisher).
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What is an enhanced title?
Enhanced titles are accompanied by supplemental material provided by the publisher. Once you have checked out an enhanced title, you will be able to download the title as well as the supplemental material. Note that an enhanced title only counts as a single checkout.
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How do I know if a title is enhanced?
Enhanced titles will be clearly labeled with the designation '[ENHANCED]'.
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I'm interested in an enhanced title but I really only want one of the files. Do I have to download both?
No. You need only download the file in which you are interested.
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I'm thinking about checking out an enhanced title. Will it count as one or two checkouts?
An enhanced title counts as a single checkout.
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How am I to know the format of the supplemental file that comes with my enhanced title? How will I know what software I need to use it?
The file format of the supplemental file is indicated at the title details page (click the link '[ENHANCED]'). Additionally, the file format is recapped on the My Items Out page. At the My Items Out page, you'll also find a link to the download instructions for the software required to use the supplemental file.
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