Tip for: 10.05.15
Alexandria integrates with OverDrive Digital Distribution. Let’s look at setting up your Extras Preferences for OverDrive.
Note: The following Tip applies to both version 6 and 7 of Alexandria.
To enable OverDrive integration with Alexandria*:
*Note OverDrive is a paid add-on. Contact our Sales Team at 1-800-347-6439 to learn more.
To set OverDrive Preferences:
What is this ‘OverDrive Code’?
The OverDrive Code, which OverDrive refers to as an ILS Vendor Authentication or Terminal Password, is essentially a password which you create and provide to OverDrive. It allows OverDrive to communicate with Alexandria in order to authenticate Alexandria patrons.
Be sure the code is no less than seven alphanumerics (letters or numbers), without spaces, punctuation, or special characters.
OverDrive eBooks in Researcher
When Patrons perform a search, the OverDrive ebooks can be quickly spotted by the cover art.
After logging in to the Researcher, patrons can add the ebooks to lists and write reviews, just as with your other resources. By clicking on the cover art or link, the patron will be taken to your library’s OverDrive account where they can check books out or place them on hold if no copies are available.
OverDrive will authenticate this patron with Alexandria to ensure they are in good standing with your library, and are allowed checkouts of this type according to Alexandria preferences and policies.
Additional Information
OverDrive® is a registered trademark of OverDrive, Inc.