Hello, This weekend, to my dismay, the BARD servers, along with their associated governmental affiliates, were down.
As an alternative, given that I have a library card with my local public library, I fired up the OverDrive app on my iPhone. I was delighted to discover that, for the most part, the app is VoiceOver accessible. That is to say, with a little practice, one can easily discover and subsequently borrow/download audio books in just a few minutes. Now keep in mind that I have only used OverDrive in order to download/borrow audio books, not eBook titles. I have discovered a great many commercially available audio books, via OverDrive, that are not currently available via BARD. I would like to see more automatic VoiceOver feedback added to the app but given that it is an off-the-shelf mainstream app, I give it a two-thumbs up. One aspect of the app that could definitely use some VoiceOver improvement is the method by which one may immediately return a borrowed book to the library, before the expiration date. As a general rule, I would recommend this app to intermediate and advanced VoiceOver users. Before installing the app, make sure you are a member of your local public library for you will need a library ID number and a 4-digit pin. After installing the app, I suggest that, in addition to using your library credentials, sign up for a free OverDrive account. Doing this will allow you to access books and all associated OverDrive features via any desktop web browser which some may find more convenient. When you get a chance, take it out for a spin. Enjoy, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your VIPhone list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected] The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
