Browser-Based Experiences:
With greater frequency, we are hearing about preferences for
browser-based functionalities.
In
response, almost two years ago, we launched OverDrive Read. This format,
of course, allows patrons to read an ebook in the browser – without having to
download the title to a device. The benefits of this format are:
·
greater ease of use
·
fewer support burdens
·
higher circulation
growth (125% nationwide in this format)
·
Optional to existing
formats.
In
keeping up with these new preferences, today, we launched OverDrive Listen,
which allows patrons to listen to audiobooks in the browser – without having to
download to a device. This format offers the same benefits as does
OverDrive Read; it is an additional format to MP3, and it should appeal to many
patrons, based on conference feedback. Here is the
screen shot from the OverDrive site:
Some of
the features of OverDrive Listen:
· Change playback speed,
add bookmarks, make notes, and make highlights
· Save listening
position, bookmarks, notes, and highlights upon exiting a reading session.
· Access listening
progress, bookmarks, notes, and highlights upon re-checking out an audiobook
(as long as it's the same edition)
Some Help Links:
