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ViewPoints 1242 10-17-12 Downloading and Reading Books on a Smart Phone

We discussed using Overdrive on a computer in Viewpoints episode #1149. If you would like to download or listen to that episode, click on the link below:
ViewPoints #1149: Using Overdrive on your PC

Go to the Overdrive web site below to find out how Overdrive can be used on your particular device:
Info on the Overdrive Media Console for Desktop and Mobile Devices

You can get an app to run Overdrive on your phone at the appropriate app store.

The Overdrive Accessibility Guide can be found at:
Overdrive Accessibility Guide

Find your local library by going to:
http://search.overdrive.com/

In ViewPoints #1230 we discussed some of the new features from Bookshare. Click on the link below to download or listen to that episode:
ViewPoints #1230: What's new from Bookshare

Learn about the reading tools available from Bookshare for various devices at:
Reading tools available for Bookshare books
A more complete list of reading tools can be found at:
Complete list of reading tools

If you have more questions you can e-mail Bookshare support at:
support@bookshare.org
or phone them at: 650-352-0198

We discussed getting books from Learning Ally (formerly RFB&D) in ViewPoints #1122. Click on the link below to download or listen to this show:
ViewPoints #1122: Getting books from Learning Ally

Learn more about Learning Ally and become a member by going to their web site:
www.LearningAlly.org

Learn more about the free reader for Learning Ally books on Apple devices at:
www.learningally.org/apple
Note: as of September 2012, this reader is not yet available for Android devices.