Downloading eVideos
from the North Suburban Digital Consortium
Skokie Public Library is happy to provide access to over eight hundred downloadable films! Primarily consisting of classic black and white films, IMAX documentaries, instructional films, plays, concerts, comedy and children’s films, the eVideos are available from the North Suburban Digital Consortium site.
To help you get started, look for the download digital media GUIDED TOUR box on the opening page of the consortium site. And on every page of the site you'll find a link for Digital Catalog Help in the green bar along the top portion of the screen. The guided tour and help page contain an overview of the entire download process and requirements, including FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
| Things to know before you start |
| Selecting your films |
| Other information |
Things to Know Before You Start
- A high speed internet connection is required to download videos from the consortium site.
- Microsoft Windows Media Player (9 Series or later) must be installed on your PC. Go to the Windows Media Download Center to see the system requirements and download the free software.
Note that Windows Media Player 9 Series or newer is required to use OverDrive Media Console. - Before selecting titles you must first download and install the free OverDrive Media Console software through which the download process functions.
OverDrive Media Console version 2.0 (or later) is required to play OverDrive Video titles and is a free, fully integrated, and easy-to-use application that handles all aspects of your download video experience. Go to the Digital Catalog Help page and select the Software Help link in the OverDrive Video section for a list of system requirements and download links.
Selecting Your Films
Once the required software is installed, you may then return to the opening page of the North Suburban Digital Consortium site to view the films available, check them out using your Skokie Public Library card number, and download them to your computer.
Step-by-step instructions for downloading eVideos:
- Select a title from the consortium site.
- Add the title to your BookBag.
- Click the Proceed to Checkout. You will be asked to sign in by selecting your home library and entering your library card number. This establishes your digital account.
- Click the Confirm check out button.
- The eVideo will then be checked out to you for one week; you may download it to your computer whenever it is convenient for you.
Other Information
Overdrive Media Console is used to download the films as well as to view them. Windows Media Player is used to view the film on your computer in full screen mode or to transfer it to a variety of devices including Pocket PCs, Portable Media Centers, and devices running Windows Mobile 5.0.
Note that in order to use OverDrive Video titles on a device, the device must play DRM-protected Windows Media content and either support a bit rate of 500kbps or be able to transcode 500kbps files to a supported bit rate. Check the device documentation to determine if your device supports this.
If you are using a Pocket PC, OverDrive Media files must be transferred to a memory card. Be sure you have a memory card with sufficient memory space available, and be sure to specify the memory card during the transfer process.
You may download up to fifteen films on your Library card at a time. The films are checked out to you for a period of one week. You may not return them early. However, once you have viewed them you may delete the actual file from your computer to free up space and allow for more downloads.