Author: Laurie Lessner

Frequently Asked Questions

What are eBooks vs. eAudio Books? eBooks use either Adobe Digital Editions or Adobe PDF eBooks software. Both of these may be used on a PC, or transferred to read on a handheld device. These are written word documents.
eAudio books are listened to on a PC or a handheld device.
Does this service work with a Kindle? This service does work with a Kindle.
Does this service work with Apple Macs? Adobe eBooks will work with a Mac.
How is an Adobe EPBUB eBook different from a PDF eBook?
Adobe EPUB eBooks have a reflowable text, which means that you can change the font, resize the text or alter your display screen and the text will fill the screen. Some PDF eBooks are reflowable on some devices. However, a main strength of a PDF is its ability to preserve the layout of complex documents.
Can I continue to borrow PDF eBooks from my public library with Adobe Digital Editions?
Yes. It is designed to work smoothly with existing library eBook lending services.

Attleboro Public Library
74 North Main St.
Attleboro, MA 02703
Circulation: 508-222-0157
Reference: 508-222-0159
Email: apl_ref@sailsinc.org
www.attleborolibrary.org

SAILS Library Network

547 West Grove Street
Suite 4
Middleboro, MA 02346

Email: support@sailsinc.org

Attleboro Public Library
eBooks
Service
http://sails.lib.overdrive.com

What is the Digital Books Service?

OverDrive is an online service allowing you to download eAudio & eBook titles and Music to your personal computer. These files are encoded with Digital Rights Management (DRM) software, so checkouts & recording options are controlled by the OverDrive Media Console software. To begin, you must download the OverDrive Media Console.

What are the Rules?

If you are blocked from checking out items on Sirsi, you will be blocked from checking out digital titles.
You can check out 6 titles at a time and have 6 titles on hold.
Choose your lending period.
Titles return automatically.
Titles will stay on hold for you for 72 hours.
You can have up to 4 items in your shopping cart at a time.
Titles will remain in a cart for 30 minutes.
Titles may not be renewed.
Adobe Digital Editions EPUB eBook titles can be returned early. Adobe PDF eBooks cannot.
Note: Click the Help tab for further information on borrowing procedures.

How is it Used?

Download & Install the newest version of Adobe Digital Editions.
Note: Adobe Digital Editions requires additional software. Download Adobe Flash Player v.7.0 or
newer.
2. Find the eBook title you want to download.
3. Put the title in your cart.
4. Log in with your SAILS library card number
& PIN (last 4 digits of your phone #)
5. Check out the title.
6. Download the title.

Adobe EPUB eBooks

1. Find the Kindle title you want to download.
2. Put the title in your cart.
3. Log in with your SAILS library card number & PIN
(last 4 digits of your phone #)
4. Check out the title.
5. Click the “Get Kindle” button
6. This opens the Amazon.com website.
7. Sign in with your Amazon.com account
8. Click “Get Library Book” button
9. To sync your device go to : “Getting Started “
FAQ. Choose your Kindle device or apps and
follow the prompts.
10. To send to device via USB go to:
www.amazon.com/kindletransfer

Kindle Books
Note: Wi-Fi connection needed for
wireless delivery.

OverDrive Apps for iPhone/
iPad and Android

Note: Click on the OverDrive Media Console icon.
Click on “Get the OverDrive App today”
Choose your version and follow the download prompts.

Need Help?
Contact Support
Email:support@sailsinc.org

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