A. How To: Borrow NLB eBooks using the OverDrive App
What do you need?
![Mobile device Mobile device](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive/mobile_device.png)
Mobile Device
Any smartphone or tablet with WiFi / data (e.g. 4G) connection.
![User Account User Account](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive/user_account.png)
User Account
To download eBooks, you will need your NLB myLibrary username.
The OverDrive app will be sunset by end 2022. The app will be removed from the Apple App Store, Google Play and Microsoft store in February 2022. Existing users of the OverDrive app are encouraged to switch to the Libby app. The OverDrive website (https://nlb.overdrive.com) will continue to be accessible.
Step 1
Install the OverDrive app
Install the OverDrive app onto your mobile device.
![OverDrive app OverDrive app](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step1a.jpg)
The app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
![Downloadable on Apple App Store and Google Play Downloadable on Apple App Store and Google Play](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step1b.jpg)
Once installed on your mobile device, you should get this page. Click “Sign Up”.
![Click Sign Up Click Sign Up](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step1c.jpg)
Click “Sign up using library card”.
![Click Sign up using Library Card Click Sign up using Library Card](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step1d.jpg)
Type “National Library Board, Singapore” and click Go.
![click Go click Go](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step1e.jpg)
Select your preferred public library. In the example below, Pasir Ris Public Library was selected.
![Select your public library Select your public library](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step1f.jpg)
Sign into your library with your NLB myLibrary username.
Upon signing in with your NLB myLibrary username, you will be brought to NLB’s OverDrive collection.
![Sign with myLibrary username Sign with myLibrary username](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step1g.jpg)
Step 2
Download an eBook from NLB’s OverDrive Collection
Click on the book icon to download an eBook from the NLB’s OverDrive collection.
![Book icon Book icon](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step2a.jpg)
Enter your NLB myLibrary username and Password to sign in.
![NLB myLibrary username and Password login NLB myLibrary username and Password login](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step2b.png)
Upon a successful login, you will be able to browse, search and download the eBook of your choice.
Simply click on the book cover of the selected title to go to the title’s details page.
![Click on the book cover Click on the book cover](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step2c.png)
If the title is available, click “Borrow”.
![Click on the book cover Click on the book cover](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step2d.png)
When you select on “Borrow”, you will receive a message on whether the item has been successfully checked out to your account.
Click Download EPUB ebook.
![Message that the item has been successfully checked out Message that the item has been successfully checked out](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step2e.png)
Navigate to the Menu button, then to “Bookshelf” to access your eBook.
![Bookshelf menu Bookshelf menu](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step2g.jpg)
Click on your downloaded eBook to start reading.
![Downloaded eBook Downloaded eBook](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step2h.jpg)
For quick help topics, navigate to the Menu button and “Help”.
![Help menu Help menu](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Content/images/help/overdrive2/step2i.jpg)
Help
If you need further assistance, please contact our helpdesk.
- Email: enquiry@nlb.gov.sg