Friday, January 10, 2014

OverDrive Streaming Video

OverDrive (known and loved for their e-books) also make video available to borrow and stream over your web browser.  LAPL currently has more then 2,000 titles available for check out through this service.

Find the collection by going to the library’s website (www.lapl.org), clicking into e-media and then selecting OverDrive.  Once in OverDrive Click on the Advanced Search link and then change “All Formats” to “Streaming Video” and click the search button.  You can then browse through available titles.  Select one you’re interested in and click the borrow button.  You will need your library card.  Once the item is checked out you can click on the play button from the Bookshelf page and enjoy your movie.

OverDrive Streaming Video is the January e-resource of the month.  Check it out.