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OverDrive Download Station

OverDrive Download Station is software that enables a public PC with Internet access to become a self-service OverDrive Media download kiosk. Make it easy for users to download and transfer best-selling audiobooks and music titles directly to their compatible devices!

Features & Benefits

  • Easy-to-use wizard guides users through the download and transfer process
  • Quickly tests for device compatibility with OverDrive WMA Audiobooks and WMA Music
  • Supports download and transfer of Parts of titles
  • Self-service for users; limited staff involvement
  • Provides access to audio downloads for users who don't have broadband service
  • Promotes your 'at-home' digital service

Convenient for Users

With OverDrive Download Station installed on one or more of your public PCs with Internet access, users can connect their compatible devices and download and transfer titles from your digital collection.

Downloading is easy! The OverDrive Download Station Wizard prompts the user to connect their device to the PC. Once the device is connected, the user may test their device for compatibility with OverDrive WMA Audiobooks and WMA Music before attempting to download and transfer titles. After the download and transfer is complete, the user may disconnect their device and enjoy OverDrive Audiobooks and Music anytime, anywhere.

What's Included

Your purchase of OverDrive Download Station software includes:

Software:
OverDrive Download Station Software
One (1) year maintenance and warranty

Website:
Customized 'OverDrive Download Station Edition' of your Digital Library Reserve or MIDAS website

Installation & Training:
Installation support
Virtual, online training for staff
Documentation

Marketing Support:
Assistance with customized promotional materials, web graphics, press releases, and more

Technical Support:
Secondary support is provided as per your current support arrangement

System Requirements:

In order to offer OverDrive Download Station software in conjunction with your existing website, your PCs need to meet the following specifications:

Hardware:
Processor: 233 megahertz (MHz) processor
RAM: 64 megabytes (MB)
Free hard disk space: 100 MB for applications, 1 GB for temporary media files
Video adapter and monitor: Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
USB ports: 1 open USB port (minimum), 2 open USB ports (recommended)
Cables: 1 standard USB cable, 1 mini USB cable

Internet Connection:
Broadband Internet Connection: 256 Kbps (minimum), 1.5 Mbps (recommended)
OverDrive Download Station performance is based on the Internet bandwidth speed of the PC on which OverDrive Download Station is installed and the transfer rate of the user's compatible device.

Software:
Operating system: Windows Vista (Home, Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate Edition), Windows XP (Home, Professional, Tablet PC, or Media Center Edition)
Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 (or newer)
Windows Media Player: Windows Media Player® 9 Series (or newer)
(http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/11/default.aspx)
For Windows Vista: Windows Mobile Device Center
(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=46F72DF1-E46A-4A5F-A791-09F07AAA1914&displaylang=en)
For Windows XP users: Microsoft Active Sync 4.5
(http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync45.mspx )

Note: To allow users to transfer OverDrive MP3 titles to an Apple device you will also need:

Software:
iTunes version 7.6.2.9 (or newer) (http://www.apple.com/itunes/download)
QuickTime version 7.4.5 (or newer) (included in iTunes installation)