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Mike@OverDrive · 12-14-2012, 12:15 PM

Okay, we're making some headway here! Thanks again for all your feedback. I've done my best to compile your various development requests, bug reports, and questions. I've added some comments below, and I'll try to keep you posted on any movement on these fronts.

1. Request: Return to old Cart system. JD Gumby, Blossom, DianNC
2. Request: Bring back list view, both when browsing and in the Wish List. 4691mls
3. Request: Include more info on initial displays, perhaps through hover pop-up. 4691mls, Blossom
4. Request: On Book Detail page, prioritize publisher, pub date, etc. above excerpt, below description. Blossom
5. Request: Provide option to switch to classic view. xendula, others
6. Request: Larger touch points for touch navigation. xendula
7. Request: Reduce size of cover images on Bookshelf. xendula, Blossom, DianNC

All duly noted. I'll pass these requests on to our dev team and keep you posted.

8. Request: Enable early return for WMA. xendula

DRM restrictions prevent early return of WMA files. Sorry!

9. Request: Allow users to check out formats deemed "incompatible with your device." (i.e., borrow Kindle format from iOs device) xendula

There is a workaround for this issue: You will need to navigate to your digital library site from outside of the OverDrive Media Console app. Once at the library site, please verify that the address listed in the address bar has 10/50 in the URL. If it doesn't, please replace the current numbers with 10/50. See the example URL below:

http://digitalbooks.org/954150F4-89D...en/Default.htm

http://digitalbooks.org/954150F4-89D...en/Default.htm

From there, you should see the option to check out all available formats, including Kindle.

10. Bug: Sort by date added to site not working in Ocean State eZone site. xendula
11. Bug: Clicking on "iPod Compatible Audiobooks" brings up eBooks, not audiobooks. DianNC
12. Bug: Book covers appearing across entire screen at Brooklyn PL. DianNC

Thanks for the heads up on these, I'll pass 'em on.

13. Question: What type of checkout records do you keep (for recommendation records, etc)? JD Gumby

OverDrive does not keep user-identifiable information. All we receive from your library is your library card number, and we don't share individual checkout records with libraries. I'll ask the dev team for details on how the recommendation algorithm works.

14. Question: Why are many recent eBooks not available in Kindle format? xendula

Can you provide a specific example? Could be a variety of reasons.

15. Question: Does the library incur a small charge for every borrowed book? Fizzy Water

We don't charge libraries a per-use fee. In most cases, once a library adds an OverDrive title to their collection, they can lend out that copy in perpetuity without incurring additional fees.

Thanks again, guys. I'll check back in with you ASAP.

12-14-2012, 12:15 PM	#145
Mike@OverDrive Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 72826 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cleveland Device: Kindle	Okay, we're making some headway here! Thanks again for all your feedback. I've done my best to compile your various development requests, bug reports, and questions. I've added some comments below, and I'll try to keep you posted on any movement on these fronts. 1. Request: Return to old Cart system. JD Gumby, Blossom, DianNC 2. Request: Bring back list view, both when browsing and in the Wish List. 4691mls 3. Request: Include more info on initial displays, perhaps through hover pop-up. 4691mls, Blossom 4. Request: On Book Detail page, prioritize publisher, pub date, etc. above excerpt, below description. Blossom 5. Request: Provide option to switch to classic view. xendula, others 6. Request: Larger touch points for touch navigation. xendula 7. Request: Reduce size of cover images on Bookshelf. xendula, Blossom, DianNC All duly noted. I'll pass these requests on to our dev team and keep you posted. 8. Request: Enable early return for WMA. xendula DRM restrictions prevent early return of WMA files. Sorry! 9. Request: Allow users to check out formats deemed "incompatible with your device." (i.e., borrow Kindle format from iOs device) xendula There is a workaround for this issue: You will need to navigate to your digital library site from outside of the OverDrive Media Console app. Once at the library site, please verify that the address listed in the address bar has 10/50 in the URL. If it doesn't, please replace the current numbers with 10/50. See the example URL below: http://digitalbooks.org/954150F4-89D...en/Default.htm http://digitalbooks.org/954150F4-89D...en/Default.htm From there, you should see the option to check out all available formats, including Kindle. 10. Bug: Sort by date added to site not working in Ocean State eZone site. xendula 11. Bug: Clicking on "iPod Compatible Audiobooks" brings up eBooks, not audiobooks. DianNC 12. Bug: Book covers appearing across entire screen at Brooklyn PL. DianNC Thanks for the heads up on these, I'll pass 'em on. 13. Question: What type of checkout records do you keep (for recommendation records, etc)? JD Gumby OverDrive does not keep user-identifiable information. All we receive from your library is your library card number, and we don't share individual checkout records with libraries. I'll ask the dev team for details on how the recommendation algorithm works. 14. Question: Why are many recent eBooks not available in Kindle format? xendula Can you provide a specific example? Could be a variety of reasons. 15. Question: Does the library incur a small charge for every borrowed book? Fizzy Water We don't charge libraries a per-use fee. In most cases, once a library adds an OverDrive title to their collection, they can lend out that copy in perpetuity without incurring additional fees. Thanks again, guys. I'll check back in with you ASAP.