VuFind can integrate with the Overdrive service. To set it up, see the notes/comments in Overdrive.ini.

The functionality was added by pull request #1188.

• Support for both MARC and Overdrive record formats
• Real-time availability using AJAX
• Overdrive Patron Eligibility Check
• Place/Cancel Holds
• Previews (samples)
• Checkouts/Early Return
• Download Content
• Account page shows holds/checkouts

In order to use the Overdrive Integration, you must have an API Key. If you don't already have one, you can request one from the Overdrive developer site. You should tell them that you are planning on using “Vufind with Overdrive Integration”. This should allow you to get a production key instead of an “integration” (testing) access.

You will need to import your Overdrive records into Vufind, either by importing records straight from Overdrive or from your ILS using your normal import method. If importing from your ILS, you can either import all your records or just the Overdrive records but the only caveat is that the Overdrive records have to be marked as type “overdrive” (lowercase). If using MARC records you need to edit the Overdrive configuration file to designate that. Note: I've also made the assumption that the Overdrive ID for the title is in the MARC record somewhere. I'm pretty sure it always is if you get your MARC records from OD.

If importing straight from Overdrive I highly recommend using the Record Manager. It does not have built-in support for Overdrive records, but if you email the list, I can provide something to get you started.

• Configuration File
• Overdrive Connector
• Record Driver
• https://github.com/vufind-org/vufind/blob/master/module/VuFind/src/VuFind/RecordDriver/SolrOverdrive.php Controller
• Templates

• Log Files
• Admin Page
• Vufind Users list