Library service 

Barking and Dagenham library service has introduced an e-library service. The e-library collection contains audio books and e-books which can be downloaded to PCs, Apple Macs, e-readers and now iPad, iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows mobile devices too

An e-book is a digital version of a book that can be downloaded and read on a computer or portable device (for example a Sony e-reader or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)). 

An audio book is a recorded reading of a book which is downloaded to a computer and can then be transferred to a portable device such as an iPod or iPhone or other MP3 player.

Visit the Overdrive Media Console to download the necessary software or app and to check if your device is compatible.

• A Windows or Mac computer
• An Internet connection
• Mobile device
  • Android
  • Blackberry
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Windows 7 phone
• A valid Barking and Dagenham library card and a PIN number. If you do not know your PIN number, this is available from any Library in the borough

• To connect to the service log on to the London Libraries Consortium Catalogue then follow the e-Library link on the left hand panel
• Download the software for your PC, Mac or mobile device from the Overdrive Media Console.
• Titles can be taken out for either 7 or 14 days and the service is free to members
• At the end of the lending period, the titles will automatically expire and will no longer be available for you to access. However you will be able to download them again if you require.
• A step by step guide to how the system works can be found here E-books quick start guide.

A list of frequently asked questions and other troubleshooting tips can be found on the Overdrive help website.