January 4th, 2011
As previously shared, eBook checkout activity exceeded all expectations over the holidays, and as we head into the new year, high traffic and usage will likely continue.
With the new mobile apps for eBooks on iPhone and Android, and many patrons trying out their new eBook reader, it’s important that your library staff stay up to speed. We encourage you to download our updated eBook Devices Cheat Sheet, featuring new devices and updated information on how to download the free OverDrive app for eBooks to iPhone and Android. Feel free to share this sheet with your customers too!
Stay tuned for an updated version as new devices become compatible and apps are released.
Shannon Lichty is the partner services manager for OverDrive
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Any word on the LookBook, powered by Kobo? These are being sold at CVS (and maybe elsewhere) and we’re getting questions about them. Have these been tested with OverDrive?
Does Overdrive officially support the use of their iPhone/iPod Touch app on the iPad platform? This updated documentation still says “Coming Soon”…
@ Elizabeth: We have not tested LookBook, but please check out Device Resource Center for updates: http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/.
@Keith: Users can download the iPhone app to the iPad, but an optimized version with better resolution for the iPad is coming soon. Stay tuned!
For customers and library staff:
Mobile Device / eBook Reader “How-to” Guide
The above link is not working for me.
Is “Exp 12.31.2011″ at the bottom of the sheet an expiration date for the sheet? If so, does it have any significance as to the sheet’s currency?
Hi Tim, We update this sheet when there are new devices or software (which is nearly every month). However, the current version is still the most up-to-date. We will let you know when there is a new one. Thank you! -Brianne