Press Release
Mae Giaimo
mgiaimo@hdpl.org
702.564.9261
Gibson Library
280 S. Water Street
Henderson, Nevada 89015
Henderson Libraries Shift Into OverDrive
Downloadable Audio Books and Videos Available at Your Public Library
HENDERSON, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 21, 2007 -- In addition to their already varied services, Henderson Libraries will begin offering downloadable audio books and videos through a contract with OverDrive Inc. The materials are available for download at http://mypubliclibrary.lib.overdrive.com/, and include popular and classic book titles for adults and children as well as documentaries and other educational videos.
At a time when technology and convenience are key, Henderson Libraries is stepping up to meet the needs of its community.
"OverDrive allows Henderson Libraries to offer downloadable audio books and videos to our patrons 24/7 from home, office, or anywhere in the world as long as they have their library card and PIN," states Thomas Fay, Henderson Libraries Director.
The downloadable audio books and videos are easy to use. A library patron can download the materials on their computer, and enjoy videos and audio books from the comfort of home. The digital titles can also be transferred to hundreds of supported portable devices (not currently compatible with iPod) and some audio books can be burned to a CD to listen in the car or on any standard CD player.
Henderson Libraries will also be offering Creative MuVo V100 MP3 players for checkout. Patrons can checkout the MP3 player and load the audio books onto it themselves, or they can request the MP3 player with a specific title pre-loaded onto it.
"By offering downloadable audio books and videos through OverDrive, we continue to meet our goal of bringing library materials to our residents in a convenient, on time, on demand manner," said Fay. This new service is funded, in part, with a federal Library Services and Technology Act sub grant, administered by the Nevada State Library and Archives.
With four library locations, plus their Mobile Extension Library, Henderson Libraries offer services to patrons throughout Henderson. For more information about Henderson Libraries, visit their homepage at www.mypubliclibrary.com.
About OverDrive, Inc.
OverDrive is a leader in providing world-class infrastructure for downloading premium digital content. We deliver secure management, protection and download services for hundreds of publishers and institutions (rights holders) and thousands of libraries, retailers and distributors serving millions of end users. With a global catalog of premium digital titles -- including current best sellers -- of eBooks, audio books, music, video and (coming soon) games & interactive software presentable in a single platform, OverDrive offers the industry's best selection as well as the option to manage, protect and download proprietary content. Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, OH. www.OverDrive.com