Contact Information: Contacts: Karen Creenan Executive Director Finger Lakes Library System 607-273-4074, ext. 22 Megan Stack OverDrive, Inc.
The Finger Lakes Library System Now Offers Downloadable Audio Books and eBooks
Best-Selling Titles Available Anytime, Anywhere
| Source: OverDrive, Inc.
ITHACA, NY--(Marketwire - November 12, 2007) - The Finger Lakes Library System (FLLS) has
expanded their services with the addition of downloadable audio books and
eBooks. All library card holders within Cayuga, Cortland, Seneca, Tioga
and Tompkins can check out and download digital audio books and eBooks,
anytime, anywhere by visiting http://flls.lib.overdrive.com. There are no
worries about late fees or overdue notices; the downloaded titles
automatically expire.
To check out a downloadable audio book, you need a valid library card,
personal computer, and Internet connection. Simply go to www.flls.org and
click on the "Download Audio Books" icon or go to your library catalog and
choose the Digital Downloads tab. You can then install the free OverDrive
Media Console software and begin browsing the collection. Titles can be
checked out and downloaded to your personal computer. Once downloaded, the
audio book files can be transferred to a supported MP3 player, and some
audio books can be burned to CD.
"We are very excited to offer many of the same best-selling authors that
are in our physical collection in digital format, including James
Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, and even Agatha Christie," said Karen
Creenan, FLLS Executive Director. "Our library users have the comfort of
accessing the digital collection from anywhere, whenever they want."
The OverDrive Media Console will operate on computers running Windows 98SE
and above, including Microsoft Vista. At this time, OverDrive's
downloadable audio books service is not compatible with Apple computers and
iPods, due to Apple's rights management restrictions. To read eBook
titles, patrons will download the free reader software for Adobe eBooks and
Mobipocket eBooks. Mac users are able to read Adobe eBooks.
The free and easy to use service is licensed through a partnership between
FLLS and OverDrive of Cleveland, Ohio. To check out and download audio
books and eBooks, visit http://flls.lib.overdrive.com.
About OverDrive, Inc.
OverDrive is a leader in providing world-class infrastructure for
downloading premium digital content. We deliver secure management,
protection and download services for hundreds of publishers and
institutions (rights holders) and thousands of libraries, retailers and
distributors serving millions of end users. Founded in 1986, OverDrive is
based in Cleveland, OH. www.OverDrive.com