This might be a good excuse to get a library card. Do you find that you
could get more books than the NLS affiliated library gives with their
Overdrive program, or is Overdrive the same no matter which library you
access it through?
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From: "M. Taylor" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 3:54 PM
Subject: A Comment on the OverDrive App
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
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