Enjoying Library eBooks on Non-Kindle eReading Devices

Enjoying Library eBooks using non-Kindle eReaders

Including:•B&N Nook•Kobo Reader•Sony eReader

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Using a computer with an Internet connection, visit http://www.orionlibrary.org/ .

Select OverDrive located below our navigation menu.

Select Adobe Digital Editions.

Select Get Adobe Digital Editions.Select Install.

Authorize Adobe Digital Editions with an Adobe ID.If you do not have one, select get an Adobe ID online.

* Nook / Nook Color *

OverDrive recommends using the same email address & password for your Adobe ID as you use for your Barnes & Noble account.

Return to the Digital Catalog andLog In using your Orion Library card.

Use the Search Box to find specific titles or authors- or –

return Home and browse the eBook collection.

If an ePUB or PDF copy is available, selectavailable – add to bookbag.

If no copies are available, select place a hold.

Continue Browsing – or – Proceed to Checkout* If you continue browsing, the title will remain in your bookbag for 30 minutes.

If not checked out in 30 minutes, it will be made available to other users.

Select your lending period, then Confirm Check Out.

Select Download.

The title should open using Adobe Digital Editions.Select Library View.

Connect your device using the USB cable. Allow authorization.

Drag the title and drop it onto your device’s Bookshelf.

Congratulations! Your library eBook is now ready for you to enjoy.

Depending on your device, library eBooks may appear separately from purchased eBooks.

(Ex. Nook devices place library titles under “My Files >> Digital Editions.”)

Questions? Problems? Let us know.

Orion Library Adult Services Desk248-693-3000orionref@orionlibrary.org