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Downloadable media

Download eAudio books from the Downloadable media catalogue.

 
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Search the Downloadable Media catalogue for eAudio books. Download them to your computer, transfer them to a portable device, or burn them onto a CD for your reading and listening pleasure anywhere, anytime.
 

You will never accrue late fees with eAudio books you download from this website. At the end of the loan period, titles will expire and be automatically 'returned' to the library. At this time, you can delete the expired file(s) from your machine.

 


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Important information

  • eAudio books are not available for download from library computers. Downloads are only available to your PC, laptop, Mac, or PDA.
  • There are two types of eAudio book files: WMA audiobooks and MP3 audiobooks.
  • WMA audiobooks will play on PCs and MP3 players with DRM-protected Windows Media Audio files (.wma). These files are not supported by iPods and Macs.
  • MP3 audiobooks will play on Mac, iPod and other MP3 players as well as PCs and DRM-protected MP3 players.
  • Review a list of compatible MP3 players
  • Test your MP3 player for compatibility

Help

Guided tour: get an introduction to Downloadable Media with this self-paced online tour to browsing, downloading, and listening to eAudio books.
 

The basics: an introduction to Downloadable Media.
 

FAQs: answers to commonly asked questions.
 

Tips: these pages cover everything you need to know to use Downloadable Media.
 

Trouble shooting tips: answers to common problems.

 

Need further assistance? Use our ask a librarian service.  

 

Getting started

1. Install free digital software - Overdrive Media Console

Overdrive Media Console is required to use this product. Install from the Downloadable Media homepage. More information on Overdrive Media Console.

Click here to download Overdrive Media Console to your computer

 


2. Install Windows Media Player

(9 series or newer): 

More information on Windows Media Player.

 


3. Browse or search for titles 

Locate titles from the Downloadable Media homepage.


 

4. Request eAudio books

More information on checking out requested titles.

 


5. Check out eAudio books

More information on checking out.

 


Downloadable Media is an Overdrive product.

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Last reviewed: 24 December 2008
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