OT: question about digital library loans

[mommy2threets]

I use my ipad (overdrive ap) to borrow books from the library. If I turn my wifi off will the books remain on my ipad after the loan period expires? I am not trying to keep the book indefinitely - I just don't think I will finish it in time.

 

[angierae]

I use my ipad (overdrive ap) to borrow books from the library. If I turn my wifi off will the books remain on my ipad after the loan period expires? I am not trying to keep the book indefinitely - I just don't think I will finish it in time.

I doubt it. I think it just goes by what date it is.

 

[Marionnette]

I use my ipad (overdrive ap) to borrow books from the library. If I turn my wifi off will the books remain on my ipad after the loan period expires? I am not trying to keep the book indefinitely - I just don't think I will finish it in time.

No. It will become inaccessible after the due date even though the locked file will remain on your computer until you remove it. It has a date stamp on it that will turn it off.

 

[mommy2threets]

Thanks. I will have to take it out again then if I don't finish it. I was hoping not too since it has a long waiting list and I waited almost three weeks for it originally.

 

[mommy2threets]

Thanks. I will have to take it out again then if I don't finish it. I was hoping not to since it has a long waiting list and I waited almost three weeks for it originally.

 

[Derby4me]

If you don't mind my asking, what's the book? I'm in the market for a good book to listen to.

 

[LisaNJ25]

I know with my audio books they stay available... I am still on huge wait lists and havent been able to get one for my nook yet

 

[clanmcculloch]

The epub books I've borrowed through Overdrive for my Nook have become inaccessible after the 2 week period has expired. I've had to check the book out and download it again in order to finish reading.

 

[mommy2threets]

If you don't mind my asking, what's the book? I'm in the market for a good book to listen to.

Unbroken by Laura Hildebrand (sp?)

 

[lizabu]

if you renew it you should be able to keep it without waiting

 

[mommy2threets]

if you renew it you should be able to keep it without waiting

I don't think my library allows renewals . . .I don't see that option anywhere in my account.

 

[RachaelA]

With my nook, as long as you turn off your wi-fi and keep the book open, you can still read it after when its supposed to have expired. maybe that works too with the ipad.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

You cannot renew digital items. You must check them out again, or get on the waitlist to do so.

if you renew it you should be able to keep it without waiting

 

[kaywoody]

I also get Overdrive books on my iPad. I love it! I noticed that after the expiration period the books stay there for at least a few days. After that it reminds you that you have books that have expired and you have to delete them. Also, if you are trying to download new books and some have expired it makes you do that before you can get a new book.

I was in the same boat. I had about 100 pages to go on a book when it expired. I was afraid I'd have to wait for weeks to recheck it, but I finished it about 2 days after the expiration.

 

[nunzia]

..OT but what about digital books that you first download to your computer then transfer to an MP3 player? I am just starting to to do this type of thing and was told our little library does MP3 downloads..so since I first have to put it on my computer and then put on MP3, would the file remain active on the player even though it was locked on my computer?
A whole new world to learn this stuff...

 

[ImprovGal]

The digital rights on the files are date-driven. If the device you're using to read or listen to the overdrive e-book or audio book is set to a date/time past the expiration you'll no longer be able to access the file. I have a Sony Reader and if my library book expires while I'm reading it, I can still finish reading it, but if I back out of the file and try to access from a menu, it catches the expiration and I can't get back into the file.

Now, my Reader has the option for me to modify the current date/time in its settings. As soon as I connect the Reader to my PC via USB, the connection syncs up the date/time setting to match my PC. I would imagine on an iPad or Nook, as the date/time setting would only sync up to current if the device is connected to a server via Wi-Fi, USB, or 3g.