Nielsen Library Help Center: OverDrive Guide

Overdrive is a collection of popular eBooks and audio books. Unlike our academic ebooks, which can be read online, OverDrive eBooks are meant to be downloaded and read on a separate device, like an mp3 player or tablet, although there are options to use the items on a desktop by downloading Adobe Digital Editions.

You can check out 5 items at a time.

To log into Overdrive, select “All Users (except CMC)” from the dropdown list and enter either your Library card number (example: 401…) or asu+900 number (example: asu900XXXX). Go to Overdrive Sign In.

 

OverDrive has a new app called Libby. Libby is much easier to use than the classic OverDrive, but it might be missing some of the features of the old app.

How to Sign In to the Libby App

1. After you tap “Hi” the app should automatically find your library by location. If not, search for “Adams State”. When it lists Adams State as an option, choose that option.
2. The app will ask you to “Select your Library from the list below.” Select “All Users (except CMC)” Then enter in either your Library card number (example: 401…) or asu+900 number (example: asu900XXXX).Tap “Sign In”.
3. That’s it! You can check out books from within the app by clicking Borrow. The eBook or audio book will then begin to download. It will give you a checkmark next to the item when it is done. Tap “open” to read or listen to your item.

You need an active library account to use OverDrive. If OverDrive will not let you log in, please give the circulation desk a call at 719-587-7781 so that we may update your account.