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Kentucky Libraries Unite to Offer Patrons Free Media Downloads
Check-Out Digital Audio Books, eBooks, Music, and Videos Without Ever Leaving Home
| Source: OverDrive, Inc.
UNION, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- November 27, 2006 -- Kentucky library patrons can now download free
digital media to their personal computer for use on a PDA, MP3 player, and
even some mobile phones.
Thirteen libraries have partnered with OverDrive, Inc. as the Kentucky
Libraries Unbound Consortium to provide patrons 24/7 access to a growing
collection of digital audio books, eBooks, music, and video. At the end of
the 21 day lending period, digital check-outs are automatically returned to
the library's catalog. With automatic check-in, patrons never accrue late
fees on digital titles.
Audio books include titles by Stephen King, Patricia Cornwell, Alexander
McCall Smith, Diana Gabaldon, and other best selling authors. The popular
Pimsleur Language Program is also available. In addition to digital books,
music and video are featured in the digital collection. Users can check-out
the Academy Award nominated IMAX movie, "The Living Sea," featuring music
by Sting, and "The Globe Trekker" adventure travel series which explores
vacation destinations around the world.
Getting started is easy! Patrons can visit the digital website,
http://kyunbound.lib.overdrive.com/, install the free media software,
browse the collection, and add titles to their eCart. To complete the check
out process, simply enter a valid library card and pin number and download
the digital media to a personal computer. When the download process is
complete, titles can be enjoyed on a PC or transferred to any compatible
WMA/WMV device. For a complete list of compatible players, visit
http://www.overdrive.com/deviceresourcecenter. Some titles can even be
burned to CD to listen in the car or on any standard CD player.
The participating libraries include Boone County Public Library, Boyd
County Public Library, Campbell County Public Library, Carroll County
Public Library, Casey County Public Library, Daviess County Public Library,
Hardin County Public Library, Jessamine County Public Library, Laurel
County Public Library, Madison County Public Library, Pike County Public
Library, Pulaski County Public Library, and Scott County Public Library.