Overview We value our users’ feedback very highly, and we hope to make the website better for all library members. The advisory group is made up of Toronto Public Library customers who would like to share their opinions and help shape the future of the TPL website. Group members may be invited to participate in […]
The new iOS7 operating system for Apple mobile devices (released yesterday) has led to some problems for OverDrive users who read eBooks on iPhones, iPads, or iPods. When you try to open an eBook, the OverDrive app won't work. The recommended solution is to re-authorize the OverDrive Media Console app with your Adobe Digital Editions […]
On August 20, the OverDrive eBook service released a new version of the OverDrive Media Console app for Apple and Android devices. What's new in version 3.0 A new design The ability to sync bookmarks and reading progress across multiple devices using an opt-in registration service called OverDrive One Enhanced help features, including in-app help and […]
The Kindle Fire is hot off the presses in Canada and it's the first Kindle compatible with OverDrive library ebooks and eaudiobooks from Canadian libraries. Unlike traditional Kindles (which still are not compatible with library ebooks in Canada), the Fire is an android-based tablet which allows you to download the free OverDrive Media Console app […]
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On May 28, the OverDrive eBook service is releasing a new version of the OverDrive Media Console app for Apple and Android devices. The new version includes some important bug fixes, so you'll want to make sure you get the update for your device. How do I get the new version of the app? If […]
Thank you to those who provided feedback. The survey is now closed. Take the Wireless Survey Toronto Public Library offers wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) at all 98 of our branches. To help us better understand use of the service, we want to learn more about: How you use the library wireless service Your use of […]
UPDATE: We've received enough responses and have closed the survey. Thanks to everyone who offered to help! We are looking for a few people who regularly sign in to the “Your Account” section of our website to give us some feedback. It’s easy and will take about 1 hour. when: Monday December 17, 2012where: North […]
Version 2.0 of Adobe Digital Editions, the software used to transfer OverDrive eBooks to your eBook reader, was released last week. The new version has some accessibility improvements to help users with low vision or visual impairments. Some features have also been streamlined: you can now access the menu options for a book (including the […]
Here at Web Team Headquarters, we spend a lot of time thinking about the future. We live online; we love gadgets; we dream in HTML5. We also agree with William Gibson's observation that "the future is already here – it's just not very evenly distributed." As access to knowledge and culture becomes increasingly mediated by […]