ebooks

OverDrive is one of our databases that provides access to both fiction and non-fiction ebooks, as well as some audiobooks.  Books that you check out through OverDrive can be read online or on mobile devices through their Libby app. See below for instructions on how to access books through the Overdrive website and see the column on the left for how to download the Libby app.

When searching the library catalog for materials, you may come across something you want to borrow that has a link for "Online access may be available." Click on that.

You will be taken to the catalog record where you will find out which eBook database provides the book.  If you see OverDrive eBooks (CSUSM subscription) listed under Full Text Availability, click on that. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to sign in with your CSUSM username and password to access OverDrive. 

You will be taken to the OverDrive website and if the book is available you will be given an option to "Borrow" the book. Click on "Borrow."

 A pop-up window will appear that will prompt you to click "Borrow" again.

You will then be given an option to "Read now in browser."  Click on that and the book will open up.  

You will have access to the book for the time period specified when you checked out the book. The book will be in "My Account" under "Loans" until the checkout period ends, at which point it will be automatically returned.  While the book is checked out to you, you can reopen it in your browser at any time.

Note: If the book is not currently available, instead of a "Borrow" button you will see a "Place a Hold" button. Click on "Place a Hold" and you will be notified by email when the book is available to be checked out.

OverDrive can also be accessed directly at https://csusm.overdrive.com.  This is helpful if you want to browse books available in OverDrive or if you want to go into your account to see and access books you've already borrowed.

Click "Sign in." 

Click on CSUSM Login and sign in with your CSUSM User ID and Password.

Browse or search the site for books.

To check out an item that is "AVAILABLE" press "BORROW." If the item is not available, press "PLACE HOLD" and you will be notified by email when it is available.

View items you checked out by clicking on the bookshelf icon or "My account" and "Loans."

For more help with OverDrive, visit OverDrive Help.