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Downloadable Audiobooks -- A Quick Comparison

 

Question

OverDrive
Transfer to Windows Media devices Yes Yes
Transfer to iPod Yes, all titles Yes-- all titles (iPod for audiobooks & iPad for eBooks)
Burn to CD Not Supported Allowed on some titles
Device compatibility PC or MAC computer or laptop using built-in media player or OneClickdigital Media Manager for PC; any portable mp3 player or iPod. Supported devices
Loan period 1-14 days, set by user 7 to 14 days, set by user
Loan limit 10 items 3 items
Software download requirement OneClickdigital Media Center available for free. OverDrive Media Console available for free
Other software required Windows Media Player 10 or higher, available at Microsoft.com and Microsoft .Net Framework 4. Windows Media Player 9 or higher, available at Microsoft.com or Apple iTunes v. 7.6.29 or viewer iPad/iPhone App requires iOS v4 and iTunes v.9.1 or newer
Direct link from the library catalog Yes, titles can be found in the library's catalog. Ttitles can be found in the OverDrive website.
Holds Yes. Library patrons can place up to 3 holds and will be notified by email when the title is available. Patrons will have 3 days to download the title to OneClickdigital Media Console. Yes. Library patrons can place up to 3 holds and will be notified by email when the title is available.  When the email is sent, the customer has 3 days to download to My Digital Media account.
Titles Availability Titles are currently available on a copy by copy basis based on the purchased collection. Titles are currently available on a copy by copy basis based on the purchased collection.
Help pages OneClickdigital Media Manager Tutorial
OneClickdigital FAQ
Quick Start Guide
Guided Tour
OverDrive FAQ
Question OverDrive

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