1. Susan’s Notes from MP3 Class- May 5, 2009
iPod
• Use iTunes to “rip” or “copy” music from your CDs to your computer; then “sync”
or transfer to iPod; and burn discs
• Download eAudiobooks in MP3 format from NC Digital Library (not WMA)
• Use OverDrive Media to transfer eAudiobooks to iPod by selecting “Manually
Manage Music” in iTunes or move eAudiobook file from media folder into iTunes
• Purchase songs/albums from iTunes, Amazon, Wal-Mart, and other online stores
Zune
• Use Zune application to “rip” or “copy” music from your CDs to your computer
then transfer to Zune device; and burn discs
• Download eAudiobooks in MP3 or WMA format from NC Digital Library
• Transfer eAudiobooks to Zune using OverDrive Media transfer function
• Purchase songs from a variety of online stores
Other MP3 Players
• Use Windows Media Player (free) to “rip” or “copy” music from your CDs to your
computer; then “sync” or transfer to MP3 player; and burn discs
• Download eAudiobooks in MP3 or WMA format from NC Digital Library
• Transfer eAudiobooks to MP3 player using OverDrive Media transfer function or
use Windows Media Player (click and drag for Music List to “sync” list)
• Purchase songs from a variety of online stores
• Think of MP3 player as a flash drive
Link to PowerPoint Presentation:
https://our.nhcgov.com/Departments/HRES/Learning%20and
%20Development/nhctraining/Course%20Materials/Forms/AllItems.aspx
Link to list of compatible devices:
http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/#compatible
Link to complete guide from NC Digital Library:
http://ncdigital.lib.overdrive.com/AE24A77A-1597-40FD-9A03-
06D0670598E9/10/292/en/Help.htm
Contact me if you have any questions:
Susan Wood
Librarian
New Hanover County Public Library
201 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910 798-6353
Fax: 910 798-6312
www.nhclibrary.org
sdwood@nhcgov.com
