Downloadable Books Comparison

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Compatibility	SoCal Digital Library (Overdrive)
Is there special software required?	Overdrive Media Console and Windows Media Player or iTunes
Mac Compatible?	MP3 audio books only
PC Compatible?	Yes
iPod Compatible?	Yes – but iPod Touch and iPhone only play MP3 format
iPad Compatible	MP3 audio
Can I burn to CD?	Some titles - check title information
Text ebooks available?	Yes
Which players are compatible with the service?	View list
How do I get started?	Overdrive Quick Start Guide

Loan rules	SoCal Digital Library (Overdrive)
Maximum # of checkouts at one time	5
Can I place holds?	Yes
Checkout period	7 or 14 days (you choose; you can set your own default for each format)
Can I return books early?	Adobe ebooks only
How long do books remain in my bookbag or on my bookshelf?	30 minutes without checkout
How long do I have to check out my hold from the time I am notified that it is available?	3 days from when email is sent
How many times can I download a title I have checked out?	3
Can I renew a title?	No; but you can check it out again and re-download it if no one else has a hold on it.