The items you can access depends on your device. Generally, an E-reader with an E-ink screen can access only E-books with the EPUB format, whereas a computer or a tablet can access both E-books and Downlaodable Audiobooks. Please check the device guides http://help.overdrive.com/#devices for more information.
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Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
If you have downloaded an E-book or Downloadable Audiobook to your device, you can travel with them anywhere. However, if you are using OverdriveRead or OverdriveListen, you will need a consistent Internet connection.
Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
If an E-Book or Downloadable Audiobook is not available to borrow, you can place a hold. This is similar to requesting physical items at the library. Be sure to include an e-mail address, if you have not done so already, so you can be notified when the item becomes available to you. You have the option to 'auto-checkout' a hold when it becomes available. Or, if you prefer to checkout the item yourself, you only have four (4) days (96 hours) to do so once a hold has been made available.
Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
Yes, you can suspend your holds for a period of 7 to 90 days.
Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
A wishlist is used to add titles to a list that may wish to check out later. It does not check out the item nor place a hold on it.
Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
If you need to renew the item that you have borrowed, you can do so within three days of the expiry date of the item.
Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
Ottawa Public Library eBooks get returned automatically once the loan period is finished so there will never be any late fees. However, if you wish to return you OPL eBook early, doing so will depend on which software/device you've used to download the eBook*. The most popular are as follows:
*Note: Open PDF format eBooks cannot be returned early.
Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
Yes, you can borrow digital media (E-books and Audiobooks) from the Ottawa Public Library at no charge, using an active Ottawa Public Library card.
Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
If you cannot find an immediate solution to your problem, you can search http://help.overdrive.com or e-mail for assistance using the contacts provided on this web page: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/digital-collection-support
Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
You can search for digital items through two methods: Searching the Digital Catalogue on Overdrive's page on our website and inside the Overdrive app, or by searching the regular Catalogue and limiting your search to E-books and/or Downloadable Audiobooks.
Ebooks and Audiobook Borrowing
Overdrive now offers direct integration with Kobo Aura One. Learn more about Kobo devices.
The Ottawa Public Library now offers express eBooks!