Air Force OverDrive Audio eBooks

What is OverDrive?
A collection of audio eBooks for your listening pleasure. The U.S. Air Force Audio Book Library resource is intended explicitly for use by Air Force military, civilian employees, contractors, retirees, and their family members only.

The audio files are downloaded in a proprietary file format (ODM) which requires a special Windows Media Player plugin (OverDrive Media Console) to be installed.

You can download an audio ebook to your PC, or laptop, and then transfer it to a portable device (MP3 player), or burn it to CD (depending on the digital rights associated with each title). The icon denotes a burnable title. Available device coverage

You may checkout a maximum of 5 titles. The audio selection is automatically returned (un-accessible on the PC) at the end of the 10 day loan period.

There is no listening time loan limit on Audio eBooks transferd to an MP3 player or CD. Once the eBook is transferred from the PC, the selection can be accessed indefinitely.

OverDrive Application User instructions are available here in PDF format. A Guided video tour is available to walk you through the use of this resource. The OverDrive Media Console video tour explains how to use the audio listening program.

DAFB Library Public Access Terminals
All DAFB Library public internet PC terminals have the required software installed. You will be required to create an AF "OverDrive" account to checkout and download the files. After downloading the files, you can transfer them to your portable listening device by using the provided USB connection on the desktop. The other option is to bring a blank CDR media to the library to record the audio eBook.

Average time required to download and transfer to removable media
The total time required varies due to connection speed, size of audio eBook and the media used.
~Audio eBook download: 30 - 45 minutes
~Burn to CDR: 30 - 45 minutes
~Transfer to portable audio media player: 15 - 20 minutes

FAQ

How do I access the OverDrive audio resources?
This resource can be used at home or accessed using the library public access terminals.

What do I need to do if the Audio eBook I want is checked out?
If a desired title is not available, you can place a hold on the resource. You will receive an email from noreply@agency.afsv.af.mil when the title becomes available.

How come the expired audio selection is still in my OverDrive Media Console?
Your access to the audio file expires 10 days after you download it. You must delete the selection in the OverDrive Media Console mannually.

Transfering your selection from the PC
How do I transfer my audio e-Book to my portable audio media player?
How do I burn my audio e-Book to a CD?

	Air Force OverDrive Audio eBooks

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		What is OverDrive? A collection of audio eBooks for your listening pleasure. The U.S. Air Force Audio Book Library resource is intended explicitly for use by Air Force military, civilian employees, contractors, retirees, and their family members only. The audio files are downloaded in a proprietary file format (ODM) which requires a special Windows Media Player plugin (OverDrive Media Console) to be installed. You can download an audio ebook to your PC, or laptop, and then transfer it to a portable device (MP3 player), or burn it to CD (depending on the digital rights associated with each title). The icon denotes a burnable title. Available device coverage You may checkout a maximum of 5 titles. The audio selection is automatically returned (un-accessible on the PC) at the end of the 10 day loan period. There is no listening time loan limit on Audio eBooks transferd to an MP3 player or CD. Once the eBook is transferred from the PC, the selection can be accessed indefinitely. OverDrive Application User instructions are available here in PDF format. A Guided video tour is available to walk you through the use of this resource. The OverDrive Media Console video tour explains how to use the audio listening program. DAFB Library Public Access Terminals All DAFB Library public internet PC terminals have the required software installed. You will be required to create an AF "OverDrive" account to checkout and download the files. After downloading the files, you can transfer them to your portable listening device by using the provided USB connection on the desktop. The other option is to bring a blank CDR media to the library to record the audio eBook. Average time required to download and transfer to removable media The total time required varies due to connection speed, size of audio eBook and the media used. ~Audio eBook download: 30 - 45 minutes ~Burn to CDR: 30 - 45 minutes ~Transfer to portable audio media player: 15 - 20 minutes FAQ How do I access the OverDrive audio resources? This resource can be used at home or accessed using the library public access terminals. What do I need to do if the Audio eBook I want is checked out? If a desired title is not available, you can place a hold on the resource. You will receive an email from noreply@agency.afsv.af.mil when the title becomes available. How come the expired audio selection is still in my OverDrive Media Console? Your access to the audio file expires 10 days after you download it. You must delete the selection in the OverDrive Media Console mannually. Transfering your selection from the PC How do I transfer my audio e-Book to my portable audio media player? How do I burn my audio e-Book to a CD?


		Instructions for accessing your Air Force OverDrive Audio Books Account New User: complete steps 1 - 3 (Initial OverDrive account setup) Click New OverDrive Audio eBook account. Activate your Dover AFB patron account by using the AMC library number (FL4497) and your library registered ten digit phone number. When you type in your account number the “FL” must be in caps. Example: If your phone number was (123) 456-7890 then you would use FL44971234567890 Click the Sign In button. Active Account: login to OverDrive.

Air Force OverDrive Audio eBooks

Instructions for accessing your Air Force OverDrive Audio Books Account