I installed Overdrive on my iPad and iPhone a few years ago so I could learn myself what it took to get the software working. The numerous steps (including getting the Adobe ID for DRM purposes and finding our library within Overdrive) can be confusing but after going through the process on a few devices, I was much more comfortable and confident with helping patrons get set up with the electronic library. I always assure my patrons that once all the requisite steps are taken, it's not difficult to take out eBooks and digital audio books. The info sheets we have for each device are invaluable tools and I make sure to print one out for patrons as a future guide. I have now checked out and returned many ebooks and audio books on my devices. I especially enjoy getting audio books on my phone as I can listen to them in my car with an auxiliary cable (we are not limited to audio book CDs!).
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The BiblioNB app is a great tool for quickly browsing and putting holds on items. The layout is fairly clean and straightforward, although you would have to be pretty familiar with the regular website to navigate the app easily. When away from a computer but with my phone on hand, I often add a book to my "For Later" shelves when a title comes to me. With an increasingly mobile and smartphone-clad user population, having an app to always connect our patrons to our collections is crucial.
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