E-Content can now be checked out using your existing library account and the Overdrive Application

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• Simply click the Overdrive button on the Library Catalog page under "Electronic Resources"

• This will take you to the New Mexico Library To Go sign-in page.

• Select the "Vista Grande Public Library." 

• Log into your library account by entering your Library Card# + phone or password (if you have set a PW, you cannot use your phone number).

• If successful, the main menu will be present at which point you can search Overdrive.  (Note you will need to configure your account to work with your device. Several applications are available). 

• If you are using Overdrive directly, you will simply search and follow the instructions for borrowing:

  • By logging into your Overdrive account, you will be able to check out eBooks and audio books, return borrowed items and place or check holds.

  • If you are downloading the Libby application, you may be asked for a PIN. This is your account password (if set) or your phone.

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To access Overdrive using the Library Catalog feature: 

• Enter your search criteria in the FIND box.

• On the results panel, digital downloads are identified by having"Internet" displayed in the Location field and "Overdrive" displayed in the Label field. 

• Select the record, then select "Download This Item." The New Mexico Library To Go panel should appear. 

• Select the "Vista Grande Public Library."

• Follow the instructions for downloading or reserving your item.​

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If you have device questions, use this link to access Overdrive Help.

 

• Items are owned in a consortium by a number of NM libraries. This will impact hold times and availability

• Check out limits and times are set by Overdrive and are as follows:

  • Checkout limit: 10

  • Hold limit: 4

  • Lending times available to patrons: 7, 14, 21 days

  • Default lending period: 14 days

  • Video lending times available to patrons: 3, 5, 7 days

  • Default video lending period: 5 days