Lots of new resources for music lovers and students

Symphonies and Scores, Choreographer Interviews and Opera Libretti - it's all there in the new collections from Alexander Street Press.

As a supplement to our popular streaming music collections, we just added 7 more content sets--but these are reference databases and video collections. Check it out on the new Topic Guide, Music and The Arts.

What does this mean for our patrons?
They can watch different performances, research a work that's being performed locally, or download the sheet music (score) for voice or musical instrument without violating copyright.   Students can find detailed research in specialized reference works that we don't have on the shelf.

OverDrive Media Console App 3.0

The latest OMC app is out!

Note that it's only for:

• Apple devices - requires iOS 6 (or newer)
• Android devices - requires Android OS v4.0 (or newer, but OMC for Android v2.6.6 will remain available for download.)

Watch a highlights video: For Apple - For Android

What's the Fuss?

A redesigned user interface with streamlined navigation and a one-stop reorganized menu. App functions are just a swipe and tap away.

Guidance for first time users: The app now prompts users on how to add libraries and get books. (Woo Hoo!)

Users will be able to sync bookmarks and reading progress across multiple devices, as long as they sign up for a free, opt-in registration service called OverDrive One.
Variable speed playback (only for Apple): most requested feature from eAudiobook users!


Things we've noticed:

If the patron already had a previous version of the OMC app installed, they should eventually get a notification that this app has an update available--or they can visit the App store to update.  If they had installed it with Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) authorized...they must RE-authorize Adobe in the new app. However..ADE is not required for eAudiobooks, AND the new OverDrive Read format requires no authorizations and looks great on mobile devices.

The way to Return Titles Early is different! Think Tap and Hold. "From the bookshelf, tap and hold a title to display the return options."

OverDrive One wants to send promotional emails as a default when signing up...but it's easy to Opt Out.

Not compatible with Kindle Fire Android-based devices :(

We're in the process of updating the Step-by-Step instruction handouts to reflect changes, so stay tuned for that.  If patrons have any questions, you can refer them to the Help page for Apple and the Help page for Android.  Links to these are also on our own Library Help and Troubleshooting page, too.

Patrons should report any problems from the website form and select "I have another issue with OverDrive downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks."