What Does the Library Offer?

1. You can borrow...
   Books, audiobooks, read-alongs, movies or music
2. That you can...
   Read, listen to or watch
3. Using your....
   Computer, eBook reader, MP3 player, smartphone or tablet PC

What Do I Need?

1. Computer and/or eBook reader, MP3 player, etc.
   For a list of all compatible devices and the formats each can play,
   visit the Device Resource Center.
2. Internet Connection
   Needed to browse and download titles.
3. Library Card
   Don't have a Westerville Library card? Apply here.

Note: If you don‘t have a computer or Internet connection, you can download and transfer titles to your device in our Technology Center.

How Do I Get Started?

Browse

Choose a book or audiobook format, then browse for available titles.

1. eBooks: Read books in EPUB, PDF, Open ePUB or Open PDF format.
   
2. eAudiobooks: Listen to audiobooks in WMA or MP3 format.

Note: The computer or device you are using may limit the formats you can access. Find out more.

Checkout

1. Login to My Digital Account.
2. Enter your Westerville Library card number.
3. Add a title to your cart.
4. If an item is not immediately available, join the waitlist.
5. Choose a 7 or 14-day loan period.
6. You can have 10 items checked out at the same time.

Download

1. Download and install the free required software.
2. eBooks require Adobe Digital Editions.
3. eAudiobooks require OverDrive Media Console.
4. Download the title.

Transfer

If you have a Nook, Kindle, iPod or other supported device that requires a computer to transfer books to it:

1. Plug your device into your computer.
2. Transfer the title to your device.

Enjoy

1. You can enjoy your title for up to 14 days.
2. When the title has expired, it will be automatically returned to the library, so you will never accrue fines!
3. The expired file will remain on your computer or device until you delete it.
4. If you want to renew the title, try checking it out again before deleting the file from your computer.

Where Can I Get More Information?

Confused? Don't worry!

1. Take the MyHelp Tour.
2. Don't hesitate to Email Us or Call Us at 614.882.7277 ext. 5004.
   Better yet, stop in the library for hands-on assistance!
3. Browse through the Ohio eBook Project's Frequently Asked Questions.
4. Attend one of the library's events, such as How to Download eBooks and eAudiobooks or eBook and eAudiobook Tutorial for Smartphones and Tablets. Register through our Events Calendar.
5. Visit the Ohio eBook Project or the SEO Consortium for more information about borrowing eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library.
6. Check out our how-to guides.