Philadelphia Free Library - Page 2

grooks · 04-28-2010, 10:34 PM

Short answer is yes.

Long answer is google 'ineptepub' and 'ineptpdf' then prepare to do lots of reading. The forum cannot provide step-by-step instructions on how to remove DRM from ebooks.

HarryT · 04-29-2010, 07:32 AM

Is this available to people living outside the USA?

joobies · 04-29-2010, 07:42 AM

Harry, there is a contact option on their website.
http://www.library.phila.gov

It does not hurt to ask.
Good luck.

HarryT · 04-29-2010, 07:56 AM

Thank you very much - I'll do that.

Terisa de morgan · 04-29-2010, 08:42 AM

HarryT, if they answer you before than me, please, let us know

Tdew · 04-29-2010, 08:47 AM

Does anyone have a link to the Philadelphia Library's ebook collection? I've gone to the site and tried to search but have had no luck. The most I've come up with is the electronic check out of physical books.

AnemicOak · 04-29-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tdew

Does anyone have a link to the Philadelphia Library's ebook collection? I've gone to the site and tried to search but have had no luck. The most I've come up with is the electronic check out of physical books.

http://freelibrary.lib.overdrive.com...owseeBooks.htm

They only have about 1,400 titles at this point. I've read the DC library has non-resident cards too and has about 7,000 titles, but haven't had time to actually check into it yet.

grooks · 04-29-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Is this available to people living outside the USA?

Someone had previously contacted them and they do offer the card to people outside the U.S. They only accept checks and only in US Dollars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I've read the DC library has non-resident cards too and has about 7,000 titles, but haven't had time to actually check into it yet.

DC Library does offer a free card but is only good for 30 days before you have to show up in person and show ID. DC has a good selection but I'm too far away to make the trip.

AnemicOak · 04-29-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by grooks

DC Library does offer a free card but is only good for 30 days before you have to show up in person and show ID. DC has a good selection but I'm too far away to make the trip.

I see. Someone posted in another thread that you can get a non-resident card for $20, but I haven't found anything on their site about it.

advocate2 · 04-29-2010, 03:50 PM

Yes DC does have a great collection. Once you apply online you get an id number that can be used for 30 days. You have to visit the library to make payment and pick up your permanent card which will have a new ID number. It is a great collection and growing all the time. I check their new listings a couple of times a week. You can have up to 10 books out at a time which is way too many for me. Nice Spanish and French collection of titles.

It is a spectacular way to avoid the new Agency Pricing Model.

BTW, when I first sent an email to them I never heard back. I finally just called and was directed to the right person who gave me the scoop.

Here is the link for card application.

http://catalog.dclibrary.org/oureg/onlinecard.html

Debi · 05-14-2010, 06:16 PM

I mailed an application w/check to the Philadelphia library on 4/27 and have yet to hear from them. According to my bank account they haven't cashed the check.

How long should I wait before I try calling to find out if they actually received the application?

NNolan · 05-14-2010, 09:08 PM

I mailed an application in about the same day, and they haven't cashed my check or sent me library card info either. I wonder if they had to cancel their non-resident card program the way NYPL did recently. Oh well, my local library finally got Overdrive and I figured out how to get the Sony software to pass a readable copy of the library book over to my 300, since ADE won't recognize the 300 on a MacBook. We don't have a lot of ebooks for our library, but some is better than none.

Lago · 05-16-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NNolan

I mailed an application in about the same day, and they haven't cashed my check or sent me library card info either. I wonder if they had to cancel their non-resident card program the way NYPL did recently. Oh well, my local library finally got Overdrive and I figured out how to get the Sony software to pass a readable copy of the library book over to my 300, since ADE won't recognize the 300 on a MacBook. We don't have a lot of ebooks for our library, but some is better than none.

hell, i have RESIDENCY in NYS and I cant get a card there.... they require physical verification, and i am NOT travelling 450 miles for a piece of paper...

NNolan · 05-16-2010, 03:24 PM

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hell, i have RESIDENCY in NYS and I cant get a card there.... they require physical verification, and i am NOT travelling 450 miles for a piece of paper...

Same here, but on the opposite side of the state from you. I've got family down in Westchester, but I usually only visit on holidays and the library is closed!

Lago · 05-16-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NNolan

Same here, but on the opposite side of the state from you. I've got family down in Westchester, but I usually only visit on holidays and the library is closed!

what part of NY are you in? Clinton County here..

04-29-2010, 03:50 PM	#25
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	Yes DC does have a great collection. Once you apply online you get an id number that can be used for 30 days. You have to visit the library to make payment and pick up your permanent card which will have a new ID number. It is a great collection and growing all the time. I check their new listings a couple of times a week. You can have up to 10 books out at a time which is way too many for me. Nice Spanish and French collection of titles. It is a spectacular way to avoid the new Agency Pricing Model. BTW, when I first sent an email to them I never heard back. I finally just called and was directed to the right person who gave me the scoop. Here is the link for card application. http://catalog.dclibrary.org/oureg/onlinecard.html Last edited by advocate2; 04-29-2010 at 04:07 PM.

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04-28-2010, 10:34 PM	#16
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	Short answer is yes. Long answer is google 'ineptepub' and 'ineptpdf' then prepare to do lots of reading. The forum cannot provide step-by-step instructions on how to remove DRM from ebooks.

04-29-2010, 07:32 AM	#17
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Is this available to people living outside the USA?

04-29-2010, 07:42 AM	#18
joobies Addict Posts: 234 Karma: 1856 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midwest USA Device: Kindle 1, Sony PRS-505	Harry, there is a contact option on their website. http://www.library.phila.gov It does not hurt to ask. Good luck.

04-29-2010, 07:56 AM	#19
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Thank you very much - I'll do that.

04-29-2010, 08:42 AM	#20
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,229 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	HarryT, if they answer you before than me, please, let us know

04-29-2010, 08:47 AM	#21
Tdew Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS 505	Does anyone have a link to the Philadelphia Library's ebook collection? I've gone to the site and tried to search but have had no luck. The most I've come up with is the electronic check out of physical books.

05-14-2010, 06:16 PM	#26
Debi Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 286412 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage, Ipad Mini 2, Ipad Air 2	I mailed an application w/check to the Philadelphia library on 4/27 and have yet to hear from them. According to my bank account they haven't cashed the check. How long should I wait before I try calling to find out if they actually received the application?

05-14-2010, 09:08 PM	#27
NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 395 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Almost Canada Device: One of each, and two in some cases	I mailed an application in about the same day, and they haven't cashed my check or sent me library card info either. I wonder if they had to cancel their non-resident card program the way NYPL did recently. Oh well, my local library finally got Overdrive and I figured out how to get the Sony software to pass a readable copy of the library book over to my 300, since ADE won't recognize the 300 on a MacBook. We don't have a lot of ebooks for our library, but some is better than none.