Comments on: Ebooks Now Available http://chelmsfordlibrary.org/blog/2010/05/03/ebooks-now-available/ Information about books, programs and happenings at the Chelmsford Public Library Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:55:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Brian Herzog, Head of Reference http://chelmsfordlibrary.org/blog/2010/05/03/ebooks-now-available/comment-page-1/#comment-10506 Brian Herzog, Head of Reference Mon, 24 May 2010 17:59:26 +0000 http://chelmsfordlibrary.org/blog/?p=382#comment-10506 @Susan: I’m not exactly clear on all of the technical details behind it, but Overdrive (our ebook library) does state that the iPad is not compatible with their EPUB ebooks.

I believe it isn’t to do with the EPUB format, but more with the Digital Rights Management (DRM) that is required for library patrons to check books in and out. However, since the iPad is such a new device, I am hopeful that the situation will improve. It took Apple awhile to permit Overdrive audiobooks to play on the iPod, but eventually they did. Overdrive does list the iPad as a compatible device for their audiobooks, which also leads me to believe that it is just a matter of time until ebooks work, too.

In the meantime however, I am sorry the Overdrive ebooks do not work with the iPad. If you have any other questions, please let me know.

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