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WILBOR now offers iPod compatible downloads!

We're excited to announce that iPod users can now transfer many of WILBOR's titles in wma format to their iPods, if they are using a PC for download and transfer. The icons for these titles now include the icon for "iPod," as well as "PC" and "WMA."

Users will need to download the new Overdrive Media Console (v. 3.2) in order to take advantage of the feature. Their iTunes software must be set to manually sync (the Media Console will alert them to that before it downloads), and the transfer process will take longer than patrons have been accustomed to because the console is doing some conversion "on the fly."

This is only available for PCs but Mac users will continue to be able to download mp3 titles, and the consortium will continue to purchase mp3 titles for WILBOR.

To get started, just follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Install Free Software

1. Click on the WILBOR logo at the top of this page. Scroll down the left side of the page until you find Digital Software, and click to install OverDrive Media Console and Windows Media Player or OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

Note: We are proud to announce the addition of OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to our Downloadable Media collection! The OverDrive MP3 Audiobook can be transferred to iPodŽ, iPhone™, and iPod Touch!  To download our MP3 content, please make sure you have OverDrive Media Console v3.0 (or newer) for Windows or OverDrive Media Console v1.0 (or newer) for Mac installed on your computer.

2. The first time you open OverDrive Media Console or download an audio book, you will be prompted to complete a one-time security upgrade for Windows Media Player. This enables playback of copy-protected Windows Media files.

Step 2: Browse & Check Out Titles

1. Browse and search your digital library.

2. Add selections to your Cart.
Note: If
a
download audio book is not available, you may place a hold. You will receive an email when the title is available for checkout.

3. Click on the 'Proceed to Checkout' link and enter your library card number.

Step 3: Download to your Desktop or Laptop PC

1. Click on the 'Download' button under each title to launch OverDrive Media Console.

2. Select parts to download, then click 'OK'. The download will begin.  Once downloaded to a PC, audio books can be enjoyed on your computer or transferred to a Pocket PC, PDA, Smartphone, or supported MP3 player. Many titles can be burned to CD.

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