OverDrive allows you to read or listen to popular eBooks and audiobooks directly on your computer or mobile device. OverDrive is available via the catalog, on the A-Z Database List, and on select research guides as well as you can find individual OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks in the catalog. Overdrive books may be checked out for 21 days and are automatically returned to the library at the end of the checkout period. For more information about OverDrive, see here.
See the following instructions to get started:
- Use OverDrive on Your Computer
- Use OverDrive on Your Mobile Device
- Recommend OverDrive Ebooks and Audiobooks for Purchase by the Libraries (OverDrive website only)
Use OverDrive on Your Computer
To use OverDrive on your computer, you must login using your myGS username and password. Follow these instructions to log in:
- After opening OverDrive in your browser, click on Sign in.
- Type your full Georgia Southern email address including @georgiasouthern.edu.
- Type your Georgia Southern password.
- Complete dual authentication via Duo.
- Select if your device is Personal or Public.
- Select whether you would like to stay signed in or not.
You will then be directed back to the OverDrive homepage.
Once you are logged in, you can set your account preferences, then browse and check out books. For additional support using the OverDrive website, see the OverDrive Help Guide or contact the GSL.
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Use OverDrive on Your Mobile Device
Follow these instructions to set up the Libby app on your mobile device. These instructions use the Apple iPhone 7 as an example. Refer to OverDrive's Libby Help page or contact the GSL if you have difficulty using these instructions with your device.
To listen to audiobooks in your car with the Libby app, follow Overdrive's instructions for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
- Download the appropriate app for your device. If you have difficulty installing Libby, see the Libby Help page:
- Click Yes when prompted Do you have a library card?
- Click Search For A Library.
- In the search field, type "Georgia Southern," then select Georgia Southern University.
- Click Sign In With My Card, click Next, then click Continue.
- Log in using your full Georgia Southern email address and password via the Microsoft Sign In form. Complete dual authentication using Duo. Select whether you would like to stay logged in. Once you're logged in, click Next to be directed to the main page.
Once you are set up, you can set additional account preferences and browse and check out books. For additional support using the Libby app, see the Libby Help page.
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Recommend Ebooks and Audiobooks for Purchase by the Libraries (OverDrive website only)
If you find an ebook or audiobook while using the OverDrive website that you would like the Libraries to purchase, log into your OverDrive account and click on the Recommend button for the title. You may recommend up to one ebook or audiobook per week.
Every Thursday, the Libraries will randomly select and purchase recommended titles up to our budget for that week. If the Libraries purchase your recommendation, we will notify you when your book is available for checkout, in most cases before the end of day on Friday.
If your recommendation is not purchased, you will not be able to recommend the same title again via OverDrive. If you would like recommend the title again, complete the Libraries' form to Request an Addition to the Collections.
Currently, making title recommendations is not supported on the Libby app. However, if a title you recommend via the OverDrive website is purchased, you may read it on the Libby app.
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Friendly URL: https://georgiasouthern.libguides.com/db_18903185
Instructions for creating permalinks (for Folio, syllabuses, etc.)
Additional Resources: OverDrive Help Page / Libby Help Page
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