Hastings District Libraries

eBooks and Audiobooks are now available at Hastings District Libraries ePukapuka OverDrive - http://epukapuka.org 

• What you need       
• How it works
• Transfer to a mobile device
• Burn to CD
• More help!

Features

• ePukapuka OverDrive allows you to download eBooks and audiobooks from home at any time
• By downloading and installing free software, you can use your library card and PIN to:
  • Transfer eBooks to your computer or portable devices, such as an eBook reader or smartphone
  • Transfer audiobooks to your computer or portable devices, such as an MP3 player or iPod
  • Burn some audiobooks to disc
• OverDrive eBooks are compatible with computers and most eBook readers and mobile devices, except Kindles - read more...

Borrowing basics - ePukapuka OverDrive

• Click  the ePukapuka OverDrive icon on our homepage or  here:  http://epukapuka.org 
• Use your library card number  (all 14 digits)
• Enter your library PIN number 

• You can borrow up to 5 items at a time, no rental charge
• Items are lent to you for 7 days, then are returned automatically
• You may return eBooks before the due date, but not audiobooks
• It is not possible to renew an item but  you may borrow an item again if it has no reserves
• No overdues, so no overdue charges
• You may place reserves - no charge for this. You will be notified by email when the item is available.  Reserves waiting to be issued expire after 4 days.
• You cannot place a reserve on an item while you have it on issue
• Remove items from your devices when finished
• eBooks and audio books you have on loan are not listed on your ordinary library account

• Can't log in? 

  • Check you have typed in your library card number correctly - (UPDATE - PLEASE ENTER ALL THE DIGITS OF YOUR LIBRARY CARD)
  • Check you have typed in your PIN number correctly.
  • Do you have charges on your card?  Possibly a reserved book has arrived in the library for you and applied a charge which will block access. 
  • Do you have overdue items on your library card? 
    Login to the Catalogue and renew online first.

What you need

• An internet connected computer or mobile device.
• A valid library card and library PIN - ask for this to be added to your card if you don't have one.
• Free required software for ebooks and audiobooks
  • Go to ePukapuka, then read through the Getting Started information

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How it works

Step 1 - Browse

• Step 1 - Click  the ePukapuka OverDrive icon on our homepage or  here:  http://epukapuka.org  
  
  
• Step 2 - Browse through the eBooks and audiobooks or
• Search by title, subject, author or format
   
• Step 3 - Check out
• When you find a title that interests you, open its record by click on the cover.
• Scroll down to Description to read about it. You can also click the tabs Format Info and Reviews & More
• Scroll back up to see if there is a copy available.
• If you are still selecting other titles, you may click Add to Wish List
• If you are sure you would like to issue the item, click " Add to cart" - it will remain there for 30 minutes
• If a title is not available, you may place a reservation.  You will receive an email when the title is available to checkout.
• When you have finished browsing, click on the "proceed to checkout" link and enter your library card number (the nine digits after the 24201) and PIN.
   
• Step 4 - Download and enjoy!
• Click the "download" button under each title to lauch the software.
• Once downloaded, enjoy immediately or transfer to a variety of portable devices.
• Titles will expire automatically at the end of the 7 day lending period - no late fees!
   
• Transfer to a mobile device
• After download, most titles can be transferred to a mobile device. 
• First connect your device to your computer, then
• For Audiobooks, click the "Transfer" button in Overdrive Media Console to launch the Transfer Wizard and follow the onscreen prompts,
• For eBooks in Adobe Digital Editions, drag and drop the title onto the device name on the left panel.
• After transfer is complete, you may disconnect your device and enjoy.
• Visit www.overdrive.com/resources/drc for a list of compatible devices.  Remember, Kindles are not compatable with Overdrive in New Zealand.
   
• Burn to CD
• After download, audio titles can be burned to CD.
• Click the "Burn" button in Overdrive Media Console to launch the burn wizard.
• Select the parts you wish to burn - you will need one CD for each part.
• When the burn is complete, enjoy your title on the go
•  Remember to remove items from your devices when finished.
   
• More Help!
• For more information, a guided tour and FAQs have a look at the Getting Started panel at ePukapuka OverDrive.