OverDrive Tutorial
What is OverDrive?
OverDrive is a subscription database of downloadable audiobook content. Racine Public Library, as part of the Lakeshores Library System and the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC), has access to this shared collection of audiobooks.

How do I Access OverDrive?
You browse the collection, check out and download the audiobooks from the WPLC Digital Book Catalog and Download Center .

You need a library card from a SHARE library and your PIN to use this service.

You will need to download and install the OverDrive Media Console Software on your computer before you can download and listen to individual titles.

Since it is a service meant to be used outside the library, you can use the library’s Internet computers to check out books from this collection, but you will need to download and listen to them using a computer outside the library.

Announcing OverDrive Media Console for Mac!
With OverDrive Media Console for Mac, OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks can now be downloaded and enjoyed on Macs. The built-in Burn Wizard can be used to burn MP3 Audiobooks to CD, and the Transfer Wizard allows quick and easy transfer to Apple® devices. For more information on OverDrive Media Console for Mac, click here. To view a list of OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks compatible with Mac, click here.

Technical Support for OverDrive

If you are having difficulties using the OverDrive service, check Help Basics at the WPLC Book Catalog and Download Center.

If that doesn't answer your question, you can contact the OverDrive Technical Support Staff.

Can I Listen to These Books on Portable Audio Devices?
Many (but not all) of the titles in this collection can be burned to CDs or transferred to portable audio players, after your download them to your computer.

The OverDrive Device Resource Center lists the devices that are supported by the OverDrive Media Console.

eBooks are electronic versions of printed books that can be viewed online. This collection is provided by Lakeshores Library System, and can be accessed from any Internet-connected computer in the world.

You may browse this collection or you may create a NetLibrary account and check out items for 24 hours. Call the Adult Services Department reference desk (262-636-9217) for more information.

Follow this link to create a NetLibrary account. To access and browse the NetLibrary collection, go to www.NetLibrary.com.