Overdrive Tutorial

Searching

Search by Title or Author

Select "Search" (located on the upper right-hand side of the screen)

This search option works best for searching by:

Title, Series name, or Author

To search by subject or format, see below

Browse by Subject, Format, or Audience

Browse by Subject (more information below)
Browse by Collections (more information below)
Browse Kindle Books
Browse Kids & Teen titles
Browse Magazine titles and subjects

Browse by Subject

Browse by hundreds of subjects. (Numbers listed to the right of each subject refer to totals items available within subject)

Subject lists can be narrowed by format (i.e., eBooks, Audiobooks, Magazines, Videos)

Browse by Collection

Browse collections organized by availability, popularity, and new additions

Collections:

eBooks
AudioBooks
Videos
Magazines
Kids & Teens

Search Results

Due to an expected influx of use throughout the state, many titles may have a wait list currently.

Select "Available Now" (located on left-hand side of your search results)

Avoid wait lists and save time by limiting your search results to only titles currently available.

Checking Format:

Check the symbol below the title for format information.

Partner Libraries

Can't find what you're looking for?

Try searching one of our Partner Libraries (located on the upper right-hand side of your screen)

All library networks in MA participate in the reciprocal borrowing program. This allows MA library users to access the Overdrive collections of all state library networks with a single library account