Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing Now Offers Downloadable Audio Books, eBooks, & Music

HYANNIS, MA--(Marketwire - April 9, 2008) - Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing (CLAMS) launched a new service offering downloadable audio books, eBooks, and music to card holders from participating CLAMS libraries. Patrons can check out and download digital audio books, eBooks, and music to a personal computer anytime, anywhere by visiting http://clamsnet.lib.overdrive.com. The service is free and powered by OverDrive Inc., a Cleveland-based provider of digital media content.

Patrons can visit http://clamsnet.lib.overdrive.com to simply install the free OverDrive Media Console and Adobe Reader software and begin browsing the collection. The OverDrive Media Console will operate on computers running Windows 98SE and above, including Microsoft Vista. Once downloaded, the audio files can be transferred to a supported MP3 player, and many titles can be burned to CD.

"We are very excited to offer downloadable audio books, eBooks, and music to our patrons," said Eileen Chandler, CLAMS Member Services Manager "Our library users now have instant access to a best-selling digital collection from anywhere, whenever they want."

The CLAMS collection has something for everyone, including James Patterson's "7th Heaven" and "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer. The collection also offers favorites including "The Audacity of Hope" by Barack Obama and suspenseful thrillers by John Grisham.

Currently 20 CLAMS member libraries participate in the Digital Download service. For more information and to determine whether your library offers the service, visit http://clamsnet.lib.overdrive.com.

About OverDrive, Inc.

OverDrive is a leader in providing world-class infrastructure for downloading premium digital content. We deliver secure management, protection and download services for hundreds of publishers and institutions (rights holders) and thousands of libraries, retailers and distributors serving millions of end users. Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, OH. www.OverDrive.com

Contact Information: Contacts: Eileen Chandler Member Services Manager Inna Ivers Systems Specialist 508-790-4399 Lisa Coreno OverDrive, Inc.