HML’s Digital Materials
Overdrive’s New COVID Response Collections
OverDrive’s COVID Response Collections are helping libraries meet the unprecedented demand for digital books in their communities. This growing collection supplements the existing catalog with simultaneous use ebooks and audiobooks at no cost to the library. These specially curated titles are perfect for digital book clubs, community reading events, and student reading programs.
To access these titles, in the app click “Library”>”Explore”>”What’s Popular” to see the collection. These titles will be available until Dec. 31, 2021.
HML offers many digital materials you can access from just about any device. All you need is your library card, your 4-digit PIN, and an internet connection!
Libby, by OverDrive
- Libby is the new app to enjoy ebooks and audiobooks from OverDrive.
- Check out up to 4 titles at once to download and read anywhere.*
- Place up to 4 holds on titles.*
- Easy to get started for first-time users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.
- Ebooks can be sent to your Kindle or Kindle reading app. Learn how.
- Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for smartphones and tablets.
- Need help? Visit the full Libby Help site or watch the Niche Academy tutorial.
OverDrive
- You can browse our OverDrive collection of ebooks and audiobooks on your computer or download the classic OverDrive app.
- Check out up to 4 titles at once to download and read anywhere.*
- Place up to 4 holds on titles.*
- The classic OverDrive app is recommended if you are using an older device or a Fire tablet, require the use of a screen reader, or want to view our selection of streaming videos.
- Ebooks can be sent to your Kindle or Kindle reading app. Learn how.
- Available on iOS, Android, Chromebooks, Kindle Fire, and laptop/desktop computers.
- Need help? Visit the OverDrive Help site.
Hoopla
- You can browse hoopla’s collection of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV shows on your computer or download the hoopla app.
- Check up to 10 titles a month.
- Instantly access all materials – no waits for your hold to be ready.
- Stream materials on your device or computer, or download them for later on the mobile app.
- Stream media on your TV using Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, and Fire TV.
- App available for iOs, Android, and Kindle Fire.
- Need help? Visit the hoopla help site or watch this tutorial.
Flipster
- Instantly access digital copies of popular magazines in your browser or by downloading the Flipster app.
- Access back issues of your favorite magazines.
- Use the mobile app to download issues to read anywhere – with no item limits.
- App available on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.
- Need help? Flipster has getting started guides, FAQs, and video tutorials or watch this tutorial.
*Libby and Overdrive are two different apps for accessing the same service. Your limit of 4 items counts anything you’ve checked out using Libby and everything you’ve checked out using Overdrive.
Need more help?
If you’re having trouble getting started or run into a problem you can’t figure out using online help, library staff can assist you. We are also happy to offer help off hours with Niche Academy where you can find tutorials on a number of library services and more! Click here to access the tutorials for free.
While the library has altered its services for COVID-19, we are providing Digital Device Call-In Hours instead of our usual in-person Drop-In Hours. Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:45 pm, call (607) 386-1465 to get help from our staff with your questions. (Be sure to use a different phone if you’re having trouble getting one of these apps set up on your smart phone!)
We are asking that patrons limit their calls to problems that can be solved in 15 minutes or less. Getting started with our digital collection is a perfect example of what we can help you do via a phone call!
The best time to ask for help is at our Digital Device Drop-In Hours, where staff or volunteers from OHS National Honors Society can help you. Drop-In Hours are every Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Bring the device you plan to use regularly and your library card. Make sure your device is charged enough to work with and that you know your email password.
Note: Digital Drop-In Hours may be cancelled due to weather, staff illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. Check our calendar or call ahead to be extra safe.
If you are unavailable during Drop-In Hours, we can still help! Library staff at the circulation desk are happy to help with very short (less than 5 minutes) questions. If you have a detailed question or need significant help, call the library or ask at the desk about making an appointment for one-on-one help.