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MISD is always on the forefront in preparing its students for a highly technological future. Reading is no different. We have added a digital collection open to all students and accessible from all kinds of e-reading devices.

To reach the McKinney ISD Overdrive collection, click [|here .]

Books are grouped into age appropriate collections based on student registration.

 * === Elementary students may checkout K-5 titles ===
 * ===Middle school students may check out 6-8 titles ===
 * ===High school students may check out 9-12 titles ===
 * ===Staff may check out staff resources ===

===How it works   ===

===Step 1: Browse   ===


 * ===Browse your school’s website at [|http://mckinneyisd.lib.overdrive.com]. ===
 * ===Search by title, subject, author, or format.   ===

===Step 2: Check Out   ===


 * ===Add selections to your ‘Cart’. Note: If a title is not available, you may place a hold. You’ll receive an email when the title is available.   ===
 * ===Click on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ link. ===


 * ===Click the ‘Download’ button under each title to launch the software. See ‘What You Need’ (above) for required software. ===
 * ===Once downloaded, enjoy immediately or transfer to a variety of devices, including iPod®, Sony® ReaderTM and  other devices. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">There are no late fees! ===


 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">For eReader devices: Open Adobe® Digital Editions and drag and drop the title onto the device name on the left panel. After the transfer is complete, you may disconnect your device and enjoy your title on the go. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">For audio and video: Open OverDrive® Media Console, select your title and click ‘Transfer’ to launch the Transfer Wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the transfer process. ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">For Kindle®: Click “Get for Kindle®” to retrieve your download from Amazon.com. Select the Kindle® or Kindle® reading app in which to deliver the title. ===

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=<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">How to Use the Follett Digital Reader App =


 * 1) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Download the Follett Digital Reader App, Enlight from the App Store. (Free Download) ===
 * 2) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Enter the following in the first open field: wbb33185 ===
 * 3) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Enter your user name: Students (s + 6-digit student i.d.) ===
 * 4) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Password: Students (grade level password) ===
 * 5) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Click on Connect ===


 * 1) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After logging into Follett Shelf (where you search for books inside the app), click on “Check out more books” button. ===


 * 1) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Tap the cover of any eBook, and click the Check Out button. Once you check out the book, the “Check out” button will change to the “Read Now” button. Tapping this button will bring you back into the Follett Digital Reader app where your new book will open. ===


 * 1) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(You can also search for books within the Follett Destiny Quest Mobile app if you have it installed.) ===


 * 1) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">To read an eBook online, tap the cover thumbnail image, or on the title. ===


 * 1) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">To Download your eBook for offline use, tap the download button to the right of the title. (Note that not all titles are available for download. ===


 * 1) ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">It will automatically be returned at the end of the loan period or when you are finished, please return book so you are able to check out additional books and others have access. ===