Introducing:

OverDriveListen

What is Overdrive Listen:

• A format for audiobooks, which allows listening directly in the browser

• Requires no software

• Saves you place and any bookmarks/notes for future check outs.

• Unlike Overdrive Read, it cannot be bookmarked for offline listening.

• Since it is streaming, use wifi instead of your mobile data if you have a data cap (Overdrive Listen can consumes a lot of data)

Will it work on my device?

• If you are using a computer, it works in most internet browser as long as you have the most recent version. Overdrive Listen works best in the Google Chrome browser

• Works on Apple and Android devices, as long as you have at least iOS 7 for Apple or 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for Android.

• Not currently supported for Kindle Fire devices or Nook tablets.

1) Check out an audiobook available in the OverDrive Listen format.

2) From the bookshelf select the “Listen (in your browser)” button.

3) The audiobook will open in a new tab. Select the Play button to start listening. Or select the Menu icon for more options.

PLAY

MENU

4) The menu gives you a list of options:a. Overview: Read a summary of the audiobook, as provided by the publisher.b. Chapters: Browse the table of contents & quickly jump to chapters or parts.c. Marks: View bookmarks, highlights, and notes you've placed in the

audiobook. Audio Settings: Adjust the volume and playback speed.d. Audio Settings: Adjust the volume and playback speed.e. Tips & Secrets: Find advanced tips & tricks for using the audiobook player.

5) Other options include the skip back button, which allows you to go 5 seconds earlier in the story, and the bookmark, which allows you to leave a bookmark or highlight.

SKIP BACK Bookmark