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eBooks and Audiobooks now available for download!

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What it is

Nove-L (Northern Virtual e-Library) is a collaborative venture between several public libraries in the upper North Island offering access to quality digital content for their local communities.  The OverDrive service is a free digital media platform which allows you to download eBooks and audiobooks.

  

If this is your first time using our OverDrive eBook and audiobook collection, you'll need to download some free software to your computer or mobile device.

What you will need

  • An internet (or wifi) connected computer or mobile device.
  • Your library card and PIN.
  • Free software for PC or Mac:  Adobe Digital Editions (eBooks) and/or OverDrive Media Console (audiobooks) - available here.
  • Free software for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android - available from the Apple App Store or Android market.  Get them here http://www.overdrive.com/software/omc/

What you can do

  • Download eBooks or audiobooks from home at any time.
  • Transfer eBook titles to your computer or portable devices such as eReaders and SmartPhones.  EBooks are compatible with most eReaders and mobile devices except Kindles.
  • Transer audio titles to your computer or audio devices such as an MP3 player or iPod.
  • Burn some audiobook titles to disc.
  • Avoid extended loan charges - the items self expire or you can return eBooks early if you have finished with them.

Follow the steps in the Help section on our OverDrive site Homepage and set yourself up, ready to download. You only need to do this the first time you use OverDrive or if you want to use a new device to access your eBooks and audiobooks.

With download media available 24/7, your library is always open! Get started with a Guided Tour.

Computers and devices compatible with OverDrive.

Important Information

  • eBooks and audiobooks are not available for download from library computers.
  • Free software must be installed on your computer or portable device in order to download eBooks and audiobooks.
  • Kindle is not OverDrive compatible in New Zealand.