Can you explain your last comment a bit more? What, in your opinion, makes the Overdrive app poor?
Thanks, Ari > On Aug 30, 2015, at 4:09 PM, Alex Stone <[email protected]> wrote: > > Yes this is quite correct, however, the overdrive app is very poor on so many > different levels! > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > Donald Moore > Sent: 30 August 2015 23:58 > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: A Comment on the Overdrive App > > My understanding is that the libraries which choose to subscribe to the > Overdrive system, also choose which books they purchase on that system. > > Some libraries purchase more, some less. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > M.Nelson > Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 6:25 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: A Comment on the OverDrive App > > If I am understanding your question correctly, There is a difference in the > books available from library to library. Not sure if it is an Overdrive > issue or a library issue. I spend time in Arizona and have found that the > Phoenix library has the best selection of audio books of any other public > library I have had access to. However I believe that the Bard site has by > far the largest selection, unfortunately not always the very best narrators. > Despite that, I am very grateful for the Bard service. > Marie > > -----Original Message----- > From: Brent Harding > Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 2:06 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: A Comment on the OverDrive App > > This might be a good excuse to get a library card. Do you find that you > could get more books than the NLS affiliated library gives with their > Overdrive program, or is Overdrive the same no matter which library you > access it through? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "M. Taylor" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 3:54 PM > Subject: A Comment on the OverDrive App > > >> Hello, >> >> This weekend, to my dismay, the BARD servers, along with their associated >> governmental affiliates, were down. >> >> As an alternative, given that I have a library card with my local public >> library, I fired up the OverDrive app on my iPhone. >> >> I was delighted to discover that, for the most part, the app is VoiceOver >> accessible. That is to say, with a little practice, one can easily >> discover >> and subsequently borrow/download audio books in just a few minutes. >> >> Now keep in mind that I have only used OverDrive in order to >> download/borrow >> audio books, not eBook titles. >> >> I have discovered a great many commercially available audio books, via >> OverDrive, that are not currently available via BARD. >> >> I would like to see more automatic VoiceOver feedback added to the app but >> given that it is an off-the-shelf mainstream app, I give it a two-thumbs >> up. >> >> >> One aspect of the app that could definitely use some VoiceOver improvement >> is the method by which one may immediately return a borrowed book to the >> library, before the expiration date. >> >> As a general rule, I would recommend this app to intermediate and advanced >> VoiceOver users. >> >> Before installing the app, make sure you are a member of your local public >> library for you will need a library ID number and a 4-digit pin. >> >> After installing the app, I suggest that, in addition to using your >> library >> credentials, sign up for a free OverDrive account. Doing this will allow >> you to access books and all associated OverDrive features via any desktop >> web browser which some may find more convenient. >> >> When you get a chance, take it out for a spin. >> >> Enjoy, >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone >> list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your VIPhone list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at >> [email protected] >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your VIPhone list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > [email protected] > > The archives for this list can be searched at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your VIPhone list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > [email protected] > > The archives for this list can be searched at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your VIPhone list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > [email protected] > > The archives for this list can be searched at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your VIPhone list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > [email protected] > > The archives for this list can be searched at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. 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