1.
MP3 Audiobooks
& Installing OverDrive Media Console on a Mac

2.
First Things First: Mac Version
• You need a library card from your local library
that participates in the NHDB Consortium. You
might also need a library-specific prefix. Please
check with your local librarian.
• You need free software for your Mac.
• You need a current version of iTunes.
• Let’s get started!

3.
OverDrive Media Console
• You must download and install the
OverDrive Media Console for Macs on
your computer before first attempting
to download an audiobook.

4.
Find OMC Software
Or visit: http://www.overdrive.com/software/omc/

5.
Download OMC Software
• Note the Mac
System
Requirements.
• Click the
“Download”
button.

6.
Download and Run
• Depending on your
browser, software
download and
installation might
vary.

7.
Installation
• Using Safari to
download the file...
• The Installer finishes
downloading...
• The OverDrive Media
Console Software is
mounted and a new
Finder window opens
automatically.
• The Installer begins to
run...

8.
Installation
• Read the
license
agreement.
• Press
“Continue.”

9.
Installation
• Read and
agree with
the license.

10.
Installation
• Keep the
default
location unless
you have a
specific reason
to change it.
• Click “Install.”

11.
Installation
• You will need to
know the username
and password for
your Mac to install
software!

12.
Install Complete
• Installation
Complete.
• Close.

13.
Update iTunes
• At this time you may wish to check if iTunes is up
to date. You will need a current version of iTunes
to transfer the MP3 audiobook to your iPod.
• Open iTunes >> From the iTunes menu >> Check
for Updates.

14.
Visit the NHDB site at:
http://nh.lib.overdrive.com

15.
Your NHDB Account
• Always check with your local public
library for additional information about
logging into the service, as some
libraries assign a prefix to the patron
card number.

16.
Logging into NHDB
• Log into the site with your library card number
and perhaps a prefix.

17.
MP3 Audiobook Info
• A majority of the audiobooks are in a
Windows-compatible format that are
not compatible with Macs.
• Only MP3 audiobooks without Digital
Rights Management are able to be
downloaded to Macs.

18.
Finding MP3

19.
Find Available Titles
No need to type in an author or title,
just click “Submit” with the limiter
selected.

20.
Checking Out
• Add an available MP3 audiobook to your cart
and proceed to checkout.

21.
Check again...
• Make sure this audiobook is Mac-compatible.

22.
Agree to Terms

23.
Downloading the Book
• Download the book.
• (The link to download software will always be
there -- even if you’ve already installed the OMC.)

24.
Open the Audiobook
• Using Firefox,
open the file
with the OMC.
• With Safari or
Chrome,
download the
file and double-
click to open
with OMC.

25.
Downloading
• Provided you
have high-
speed (DSL or
cable) Internet
access,
download all
of the parts.

26.
Download Progress
• Look at the bottom of the OverDrive Media Console
software screen to see the download progress.

27.
TransferRing to iPod
• Highlight the audiobook you want to transfer to your
iPod.
• Click the “Transfer” button.

28.
Transferring
• Connect your
iPod.
• Make sure iTunes
is running and
has recognized
your iPod.
• Press “Next.”

29.
transferring
• Typically, you’ll
want to transfer all
of the parts of the
audiobook.
• Click “Next.”
• The transfer will
start automatically.

30.
Finding the MP3
• The MP3 will be
loaded directly to
your device (not
iTunes) under the
Music file.

31.
iTunes & MP3s
• After the transfer, consider making some changes to the
audiobook files; following these steps will enable the
resume playback feature.
• Select the parts, go to the “File” menu >> “Get Info” >>
Change the genre to Audiobook.
• Or Control-Click for “right-click” options.

32.
Change Genre
• First, change the genre...

33.
Change Options...
• Change the
settings under
the “Options”
tab.
• Click “OK.”

34.
MP3 Moves...
• The MP3 audiobook will now show up
on your iPod under “Books.”

35.
More Help
• More troubleshooting advice can be found
through the “Help” link, your local librarian, or
the official NHDB blog:
• http://nhdbooks.blogspot.com