Overdrive (http://overdrive.com/) is a global distributor of eBooks for Schools, Libraries, etc. The also distribute audio books and videos.

Contents 1 Overview 2 DRM 3 Formats 4 For more information

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[edit] Overview

Overdrive distributes ebooks and other electronic media to libraries. Users can search the Overdrive web site for all libraries subscribing to their service. Overdrive also manages DRM for electronic media in libraries as well as for other customers. In addition to libraries, Overdrive provides these services for publishers, retailers, corporations, and schools.

They also have several other related products including:

• Media console - an interface for library ebooks and other media. A free download.
• Readerworks - an authoring tool that can convert to Microsoft LIT format. The standard model is a free download.
• Bookworks - A publishing tool for publishers and corporations.

[edit] DRM

They support ADE DRM for ePUB and PDF as well as MOBI DRM for Mobipocket eBooks. They also support DRM for Microsoft WMA audio files.

[edit] Formats

• An eBook is the digital, onscreen version of a published physical book. The format of the title is text-based, and some eBooks are interactive, with sound and hyperlinks. eBooks from OverDrive can be transferred to a variety of portable devices, such as PDAs, Pocket PCs, and Smartphones (depending on publisher permissions and device specifications). Formats include: ePUB, PDF, MOBI/PRC and LIT.

• For ePUB and PDF they use Adobe DRM with a time limited license. Thus any eBook Reader with ADE support and clock support can be used to checkout eBooks for free. See eBook Lending Libraries for more information and lists of libraries that support this feature.

• An OverDrive Audiobook is the digital version of a book on tape or book on CD. Patrons may listen to a spoken word audiobooks on their computers or transfer to a variety of portable devices, including the iPod®. Many audiobooks can also be burned to CD. OverDrive Audiobooks are specifically engineered to provide the best audiobook listening experience. Formats include WMA and MP3.

• OverDrive Download Video is video that has been optimized for download and can be watched on a computer or transferred to a compatible mobile device. Formats include WMV from Microsoft.

• OverDrive Music titles usually consist of an entire album, and many music titles include a supplementary PDF with liner notes or the libretto. Formats include WMA.

[edit] For more information

• http://search.overdrive.com/ - search libraries that use Overdrive.